The Fake Sheikh

This three-part documentary series unveils how Mazher used false identities to expose sports stars, politicians, and other celebrities in order to rise to fame. However, the very same thing caused a drastic downfall in his career and life when he was convicted of breaking the law and imprisoned for 15 months.

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Status	Returning Series
Original Name	The Fake Sheikh
First Air Date	September 26, 2023
Last Air Date	September 26, 2023
Seasons	1
Episodes	3
Episode Runtime	0min
Language	English
Original Language	English
Production Countries	—
Production Companies
Networks	Prime Video

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Episode 3

Mazher Mahmood is seemingly unstoppable, despite his doubters. Then shockingly the News of the World closes amid national scandal. But Mahmood is a survivor. He joins a new paper and sets up an undercover sting on British pop star, Tulisa, aimed at exposing her as a Class A drug dealer. But there’s a twist in the tale as the fake sheikh finds himself in the headlines and on trial.

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