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September 4, 2024

Wirecard Trial: Ex-Wirecard CEO Markus Braun Remains in Custody During the Ongoing Trial!

The former Wirecard CEO Markus Braun remains in custody. The trial, which is one of the largest financial fraud cases in Germany's history, also includes defendants Oliver Bellenhaus and Stephan von Erffa. The judges also justified the decision with the risk of flight and obstruction of justice. The value of the Wirecard trial remains questionable in view of the activities of the fugitive former board member Jan Marsalek, which have since been uncovered.

August 30, 2024

Wirecard Case: Former Auditor EY Faces €350 Million Collateral Demand in Wirecard Litigation!

Since December 2022, former Wirecard CEO Markus Braun and two former executives, Oliver Bellenhaus and Stephan von Erffa, have faced charges, including falsifying the group's balance sheets. According to the German prosecutors, the so-called third-party acquirer (TPA) "did not actually exist." The former COO Jan Marsalek remains on the run. Meanwhile, former auditor EY faces massive lawsuits.

August 6, 2024

New Indictments in Wirecard Case: Former Executives Charged with Breach of Trust

The Wirecard trials in Germany continue unperturbed despite the confusion surrounding the espionage affair involving former Management Board member Jan Marsalek. Four years after Wirecard collapsed, former chief financial officer Alexander von Knoop and former chief product officer Susanne Steidl have been charged with breach of trust. The charges are part of the ongoing investigation into one of Europe’s largest accounting scandals.

July 5, 2024

Wirecard & The Forsyth Twist: Russian Espionage Allegations and Implications for CEO Markus Braun’s Trial!

As the trial of former Wirecard CEO Markus Braun unfolds in Munich, a new twist in the Wirecard saga emerges, intertwining financial scandal with espionage intrigue. Recent revelations by Austrian law enforcement have uncovered that Jan Marsalek, the fugitive former COO of Wirecard, allegedly paid €500,000 to "Austrian spies" in September 2017. This discovery has profound implications for the ongoing trial and raises questions about the extent of Russian involvement in the Wirecard collapse.

June 13, 2024

Wirecard Trial: Millions in Uncashed Checks Discovered in Office Cabinets

The ongoing Wirecard trial continues to captivate with its unfolding drama and astonishing revelations. In a surprising turn, millions of euros in uncashed checks were discovered in office cabinets at Wirecard's headquarters following the company's collapse. This shocking detail emerged during the testimony of witness Tatyana Teodorovich, who painted a chaotic picture of the financial operations at Wirecard.

March 28, 2024

The Wirecard Trial: A Turning Point for Former Chief Accountant Stephan von Erffa?

In the ongoing Wirecard trial in Munich, Stephan von Erffa, the company's former chief accountant, has maintained silence for over 15 months. However, recent developments suggest that the court is increasing pressure on him to confess, which could potentially influence the outcome of his case. Von Erffa, accused of balance sheet fraud, market manipulation, and fraud, now finds himself at a critical juncture.

February 6, 2024

No Surprise: Wirecard Crown Witness Oliver Bellenhaus Released From Prison!

In a twist that seems ripped straight from a corporate thriller, Munich's legal theater has given us a plot twist worthy of a standing ovation: Oliver Bellenhaus, Wirecard's former Dubai manager and now star of the show, has been released from jail. This move leaves Markus Braun, Wirecard's former CEO, as the sole member of the executive cast still behind bars, spotlighting the old adage that sometimes, it's wise to sing like a canary.

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December 14, 2023

Breaking: German Prosecutor Brings Charges Against Ex-Wirecard CFO Burkhard Ley!

Munich prosecutors have announced charges against Burkhard Ley, a former board member and long-standing CFO of the now-collapsed Wirecard. This revelation comes after the 2020 scandal, which saw Wirecard implode due to a staggering €1.9-billion discrepancy in its accounts. This Wirecard debacle jolted Germany's corporate world and cast a shadow over various politicians and regulators linked to the company.

August 17, 2023

The Wirecard Trials In Singapore And Munich And The Troubles With Multi-Jurisdictional Fraud Cases!

Three years after German fintech giant Wirecard collapsed, a central figure, James Henry O’Sullivan, has surfaced in court in Singapore. This payments expert and former ally of ex-Wirecard executive Jan Marsalek is facing charges for allegedly aiding in document forgery linked to fintech's operations. In Munich, the Wirecard trial was adjourned for a summer break. Markus Braun sought an immediate release, refuting the prosecutors' claims that he masterminded the fraud.

August 3, 2023

Wircard Trial: No Substantial Evidence Against Former CEO Markus Braun!

The Wirecard trial in Munich is expected to extend beyond the initially planned 100 days of court hearings. The court is contemplating the extension of evidence collection until February. As the trial progresses into its first extended break after 58 days, no substantial evidence has been found against the former CEO, Markus Braun, in the alleged billion-dollar fraud case of the DAX-listed company that collapsed in 2020.

February 13, 2023

Wirecard Trial: Former CEO Markus Braun Takes The Stand!

The Wirecard trial in Munich has its first highlight today. After hearing the testimony of state witness Oliver Bellenhaus in recent weeks, it was the turn of former CEO Markus Braun today. His questioning will probably take many days. Braun goes back a long way to his childhood, describes his penchant for numbers, and explains that Wirecard was created in 2005 through a reverse IPO where he was CEO, and Payabl founder Ruediger Trautmann was Chief Sales Officer.

January 20, 2023

Not A Good Investment! Wirecard Crown Witness Received €4.8 Mio For His Fraud Contribution!

The former executive for Wirecard in Dubai, Oliver Bellenhaus, continued to explain the Wirecard fraud to the court in Munich. He confessed that his involvement in the alleged Wirecard billion-euro fraud earned him €4.8 million. According to the indictment, Bellenhaus, who worked in Dubai from 2013 to 2020, received this sum as a one-off payment, diverted from company funds, and bypassed the payroll department. His monthly salary was €13,000 he said on Thursday.

Circle Joins U.S.-Led Initiative to Combat Illicit Finance in Virtual Assets!

Erik Rosenblatt, a senior leader at US stablecoin issuer Circle, will represent the company on the Illicit Virtual Asset Network (IVAN) board. Prior to joining Circle, Rosenblatt spent over two decades as a special agent with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and the U.S. Department of the Treasury. As part of IVAN, Circle will have a voting role in determining the network's priorities and membership.

Evil Corp: A Comprehensive Report on Russia’s Family-Driven Cybercriminal Organization!

The U.S. Department of Justice and Department of Treasury have taken significant action against Evil Corp, a Russia-based cybercriminal group responsible for developing and distributing malware that has stolen over $100 million from banks and financial institutions across 40 countries. Evil Corp appears to operate as a family enterprise, with multiple family members involved.

Good News For Crypto: SEC Enforcement Director Gurbir S. Grewal Steps Down After Impactful Tenure!

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is set to experience a significant leadership change as Enforcement Director Gurbir S. Grewal announces his departure. Grewal oversaw a period of heightened regulatory activity specifically targeting the crypto sector. Under his leadership, the SEC Filed high-profile lawsuits against major cryptocurrency exchanges, including Binance and Coinbase.

U.S. DOJ Indicted Russian Hacker and Evil Corp Member Aleksandr Viktorovich Ryzhenkov!

The U.S. DOJ unsealed an indictment charging Russian national Aleksandr Viktorovich Ryzhenkov with using the BitPaymer ransomware variant to attack numerous victims in Texas and throughout the U.S. and hold their sensitive data for ransom. According to the indictment, beginning in at least June 2017, Ryzhenkov allegedly gained unauthorized access to the information stored on victims’ computer networks.

Starling Bank Slammed with £29M Fine for ‘Shockingly Lax’ AML Controls, Exposing UK Financial System to Criminals!

The UK neobank Starling Bank has been fined £29 million by the UK FCA for opening accounts for high-risk customers and failing to screen against full sanctions lists. Its rapid expansion outpaced its compliance measures, leaving significant gaps in its AML framework. Starling grew from approximately 43,000 customers in 2017 to 3.6 million in 2023. However, measures to tackle financial crime did not keep pace with its growth.