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March 14, 2025

Breaking: The World Economic Council (WEC), Rene Benko, and Israeli Services!

The collapse of the once-largest European real estate development group SIGNA of the Austrian Rene Benko continues to reveal new layers of intrigue, financial entanglements, and power struggles. While some focus on the billions lost by high-profile investors, the investigative platform Wiener Zocker has now uncovered a particularly exclusive network that has continued to thrive in Benko’s shadow – the World Economic Council (WEC).

March 8, 2025

Report: London Jury Convicts Three Bulgarian Agents of Spying for Russia

The conviction of three Bulgarian nationals in London has shed new light on the murky intersection between financial fraud and Russian espionage. A jury at the Old Bailey found the three guilty of spying for Russia, operating as part of a sophisticated intelligence network allegedly orchestrated by Wirecard’s fugitive COO, Jan Marsalek. Investigators revealed that Marsalek, who fled Germany in 2020 following the collapse of Wirecard, directed espionage operations across Europe.

February 11, 2025

Jan Marsalek: From Wirecard COO to Russian Spy—The Fugitive Who Outsmarted Europe!

Jan Marsalek, born on March 15, 1980, in Vienna, Austria, served as the Chief Operating Officer (COO) of Wirecard from 2010 until its collapse in 2020. An Austrian citizen, Marsalek was instrumental in expanding Wirecard's operations, particularly in Asia. However, his tenure ended in scandal when it was revealed that approximately €1.9 billion were missing from the company's accounts, leading to its insolvency.

February 11, 2025

Wirecard’s Ghost: Jan Marsalek’s Close Associate Testifies in Singapore Trial!

The Wirecard scandal continues to unravel as James Henry O’Sullivan, a British businessman and close confidant of fugitive Wirecard executive Jan Marsalek, takes the stand in a Singapore fraud trial. O’Sullivan, accused of falsifying escrow account records that allegedly contained billions in Wirecard reserves, revealed damning insights into Marsalek’s clandestine operations.

January 27, 2025

The Fall of René Benko: From Tyrolean Luxury to a Nine-Square-Meter Cell as Investigators Uncover Millions in Hidden Assets!

Austrian property tycoon René Benko, founder of the now-insolvent Signa Holding, was arrested on January 23, 2025, in Innsbruck, Austria. The arrest was executed by the Federal Criminal Police Office's Soko Signa unit, following concerns from the Vienna Economic and Corruption Prosecutor's Office (WKStA) about potential evidence tampering and the risk of further offenses.

January 23, 2025

The Arrest of René Benko: Austria’s Former Real Estate Titan Falls!

In a dramatic turn of events, Austrian real estate tycoon René Benko, once hailed as the mastermind behind the sprawling Signa Group empire, was arrested Thursday morning at his opulent Tyrolean villa. The Austrian Office of the Public Prosecutor for Economic Affairs and Corruption (WKStA) executed the arrest, citing risks of evidence tampering and the potential for further crimes.

December 15, 2024

Illegal Gambling: Update on BC.Game & Rabidi Scandals with Maltese IGA Group. Request 4 Information!

The scandals surrounding the collapsed crypto gambling platforms BC.Game and Rabidi deepen. With its bankruptcies in Curacao, allegations of illegal license transfers and questionable offshore operations have emerged. Investigations now target the involvement of high-profile figures such as former Maltese Gaming Authority (MGA) chairman Mario Galea and the Maltese IGA Group.

December 6, 2024

KTM’s Collapse: How Pierer and Blazicek Possibly Misled Investors and Profited Amid a €2.9 Billion Crisis!

The recent insolvency filing by KTM AG, Europe's largest motorcycle manufacturer, has unveiled significant managerial failures under CEO Stefan Pierer and Chairman of the Supervisory Board Josef Blasicek of Pierer Mobility AG. Despite clear indicators of financial distress, the company continued to distribute substantial dividends, misleading investors about its fiscal health. Here is an investor update on the KTM case.

December 3, 2024

Breaking News: Arrest Warrant Issued for Disgraced Austrian Real Estate Investor René Benko!

In a dramatic turn of events, the chief public prosecutor’s office in Trento, Italy, has reportedly issued an arrest warrant for Austrian real estate tycoon René Benko, founder of the collapsed Signa Group. The arrest warrant, reported by the Italian news agency Ansa, comes amid a sweeping investigation into alleged corruption and bribery tied to real estate concessions.

December 2, 2024

Curacao’s Next Bankruptcy Scandal in Illegal Gambling: Following the Shaky Trails of Rabidi!

The insolvency of Curacao-based Blockdance BV, the former operator of BC.Game, and the subsequent asset transfer to Small House BV has created a complex legal and financial situation with significant implications for the online gambling industry. This is already the second case after Rabidi N.V., where the assets were also transferred and disappeared shortly before the bankruptcy.

Bankruptcies

November 29, 2024

Europe’s Largest Motorcycle Manufacturer KTM Files for Insolvency with €1.8 Billion in Debt

Press reports in Austria put the bankruptcy of Stefan Pierer's KTM in the same scandalous category as the collapse of Rene Benko's Signa Group. KTM, Europe's motorcycle giant, crashes into insolvency! Filing reveals a staggering €1.8 billion in debts owed mainly to banks. With 3,623 employees and 2,500 creditors impacted, the fallout could shake the industry.

Bankruptcies

November 27, 2024

The KTM Collapse: How Mismanagement and Dividends Fueled a Legendary Brand’s Fall!

The insolvency of KTM, the iconic Austrian motorcycle manufacturer, marks a tragic chapter in the world of motorsports and industrial mismanagement. Once celebrated as a symbol of Austrian engineering prowess, KTM's financial collapse exposes deep cracks in corporate governance and raises critical questions about the role of its majority shareholder, Stefan Pierer.

Financial Analyst Update: Libra Token Scandal and New York Lawsuit

The Libra token ($LIBRA) scandal has escalated into one of the most significant cryptocurrency controversies of 2025, with a class-action lawsuit filed in New York spotlighting alleged misconduct by key players in the token’s launch. Here are the latest developments surrounding this debacle, including the legal action initiated by Burwick Law against Kelsier Ventures, KIP Protocol, and Meteora, as well as the broader implications for the crypto market and investors.

Urgent Warning: Beware of Suki Chen and the Streakk/Earn World Crypto MLM Schemes!

FinTelegram’s investigations, alongside whistleblower reports, reveal that Suki Chen (aka Sukijami Chendrawan) is the alleged founder of Streakk and successor scheme Earn.World. Both schemes are suspected to be pyramid or snowball schemes (MLM schemes) that have been promoting their own STKK token. These operations have been flagged as fraudulent and are under scrutiny for securities fraud and Ponzi-like activities.

Financial Intelligence Report: The Disappearance of Magua Pay and Black Rabbit – A High-Risk Payment Processor in the Scam Broker Ecosystem

Magua Pay Inc., a Vancouver-based money services business (MSB license M21111044) operating under the brand Black Rabbit, has vanished from the digital landscape as of March 2025. Both its primary website (magua_pay.com) and Black Rabbit’s site are either under construction or offline, signaling potential operational collapse or regulatory pressure. FinTelegram exposed Magua Pay as a payment facilitator of broker scams and unauthorized broker schemes,

Investor Briefing: SilverArrows Group and its Expanding Network

SilverArrows Capital Group, a global investment and advisory firm associated with high-profile figures such as Thomas Limberger, Robert Schimanko, and William H. Shawn, has recently come under scrutiny due to its proximity to the scandalous bankruptcy of Rene Benko’s Signa Group. The firm and its key personnel maintain strong ties to two seemingly influential yet opaque organizations in Germany and Austria.