Spotify Removes Fake Podcasts Promoting Illegal Pharmacies

On June 12, 2026, Spotify removed tens of thousands of fake podcasts that promoted illegal online pharmacies following an investigation by Senator Maggie Hassan. The incident raised concerns about the company's ability to proactively identify harmful content before it reaches users.

By Jeff Lewis Mon, June 22, 2026 at 12:22 PM GMT+3 2 min read · Yahoo Finance · June 22, 2026, 09:22 UTC

Spotify Removes Fake Podcasts Promoting Illegal Pharmacies

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