BBC Investigative presenter has been accused of buying intimate photos of a minor
British broadcaster BBC, whose identity has not been disclosed, is accused of paying a minor for sexually explicit images. according to the sunAnd the suspicion that the presenter paid more than 35 thousand pounds (about 218 thousand Brazilian reals) to the young man over a period of three years in exchange for pictures of sexual content. When they started talking, the young man who received the photos, whose name was also not revealed, was 17 years old and he is currently 20 years old. Once the scandal became public, the BBC actually removed the broadcaster from the air. What is known about his identity is that he is a “familiar face” with the local crowd and that he earns a six-figure salary.
Despite making sure that she “takes these accusations seriously”, the British broadcaster is receiving a lot of criticism, because according to the sunThe young man’s family filed a complaint in May this year, but the lieutenant colonel continued to work normally. British Culture Secretary Lucy Fraser revealed on Sunday that she had spoken to the BBC’s director-general Tim Davy about “extremely troubling allegations involving one of its presenters”. According to the government official, the broadcaster’s representative confirmed that it was “quickly and carefully investigating the matter” in order to “establish facts and take appropriate decisions.” Since the allegations were made public, some of the broadcaster’s staff, such as the former football player and commentator, have Gary LinekerThey used social networks to deny that they were under investigation.
* With information from EFE.
