The ABC has removed two Four Corners episodes, Meth Highway (2024) and Cocaine Nation (2023), amid questions about the veracity of certain sources and has referred the matter to the ABC Ombudsman for an independent review of compliance with editorial standards. The removals come after the broadcaster disclosed concerns identified about sourcing in the programs, which were produced by Mahmood Fazal, a now-sacked investigative journalist. ABC management reiterated its commitment to the highest editorial integrity and said the decision to pull the episodes is separate from Fazal’s departure, which followed an internal investigation into his involvement in an external podcast. The company said it would determine any additional actions once the Ombudsman review is complete. Fazal was dismissed in 2026 for his involvement with a podcast led by a former underworld figure, a detail that has intensified scrutiny of the programs’ sourcing. Multiple outlets have reported on the actions, highlighting the broadcaster’s current push to restore trust through independent oversight and adherence to editorial policies.