Shane Warne Foundation shut down amid government probe

Australian cricket legend has 'nothing to hide' as charity's finances come under scrutiny

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The Shane Warne Foundation is to close amid an official investigation into the charity's financial and reporting practices.

The Australian cricketer established his philanthropic foundation in 2004 but its operations came under scrutiny from the Consumer Affairs Victoria (CAV) watchdog last October, after it failed to submit an annual statement.

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