New Delhi, May 18 -- Spotify is facing renewed scrutiny after an investigation uncovered dozens of fake podcasts masquerading as health or lifestyle shows but actually directing users to illicit online pharmacies selling prescription drugs.

A CNN investigation report said the episodes often feature AI-generated voices and direct listeners to questionable online pharmacies selling powerful medications - without requiring a prescription.

Despite previous action taken by the platform to remove such content, the news outlet said they were able to find multiple new examples - some of which had remained live for months.

The podcasts, masquerading as legitimate health shows, as per news outlet's investigative report, directed users to questio...