A topBBCpresenter has been suspended amid allegations he paid a teenager tens of thousands of pounds for explicit images.
The BBC is also in dialogue with the Metropolitan Police about the issue.
Deadline understands that the BBC was in touch with police beforeThe Sunpublished allegations about the unnamed star on Friday.
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The exchanges allegedly date back to 2020 when the teenager was aged 17.
The individual has reportedly used the cash to fund a crack cocaine habit.
It is important that these matters are handled fairly and with care.
The BBC first became aware of a complaint in May.
We can also confirm a male member of staff has been suspended.
The BBC Board will continue to be kept up to date.
Culture Secretary Lucy Frazer and Tim Davie, Director General of the BBC, are in contact.
The teenagers mother blamed the presenter for destroying my childs life.
She said the presenter did little to conceal his identity and requested performances.
We will require additional information before determining what further action should follow.
