# BBC corruption allegations cost Tory and Reform donor a peerage, defamation trial hears

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- The Guardian, 2026-10-28 17:15 UTC
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- Original: https://www.theguardian.com/media/2026/oct/28/mohamed-amersi-tory-reform-donor-bbc-defamation-trial

> Mohamed Amersi is suing the BBC over a 2021 Panorama programme and article alleging grounds to suspect his involvement in corrupt Telia deals. At the opening of the seven-week trial, his lawyer said the coverage caused very serious harm and cost Amersi a knighthood and peerage. The BBC denies serious reputational harm and says it will defend the reporting on truth and public-interest grounds.