12 The Two Intruders | The thing about the ‘Mr Big’ sting

About this episode

This episode unpacks the controversial 'Mr Big' sting operation used by police in pursuing Steve Fabriczy.

You asked, and now we can finally unpack the controversial undercover operation that police used to pursue Steve Fabriczy — a 'Mr Big' sting. In this episode, Elizabeth Byrne and ABC Unravel reporter Alicia Bridges explain how the method works, its weaknesses, and why it has faced restrictions in other countries. If you have any questions you'd like Liz, and Stocky to answer in future episodes, please email thecaseof@abc.net.au . The Case Of is the follow-up to the hit podcast Mushroom Case Daily, and all episodes of that show will remain available in the back catalogue of The Case Of.

People in this episode

Host: Elizabeth Byrne

Guest: Alicia Bridges

Topics covered

• Mr Big sting
• undercover operation
• police methods
• controversial techniques
• legal restrictions

Keywords

• Mr Big sting
• undercover operation
• Steve Fabriczy
• police methods
• controversial techniques

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: ABC Australia

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