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This stranger-than-fiction account reveals the rise and fall of Wirecard, once a $30 billion tech sensation, through the eyes of the journalist who exposed its fraud. Dan McCrum's investigation began with a tip about the company that seemed too good to be true, boasting rapid growth and a charismatic CEO reminiscent of Steve Jobs. In just a few years, Wirecard surpassed established giants like Commerzbank and Deutsche Bank on the stock market. As McCrum delved deeper, he uncovered a narrative filled with intrigue: short sellers, whistleblowers, hackers, and even private militias. His pursuit of the truth attracted unwanted attention, with shadowy figures trailing him in London and aggressive lawyers targeting his employer. Named a suspect in a criminal investigation, McCrum found himself racing against time to validate his findings and exonerate himself. This gripping exposé reveals Wirecard's multi-billion-dollar fraud, exposing a web of deceit involving fake bank accounts, fictitious offices, and potentially a staged death. McCrum's relentless pursuit lays bare the shocking reality behind Europe's once-beloved tech darling, now revealed as a precarious house of cards.
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Money men, Dan McCrum
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- Année de publication
- 2023
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- Titre
- Money men
- Langue
- Anglais
- Auteurs
- Dan McCrum
- Éditeur
- Penguin Books
- Publié
- 2023
- Format
- souple
- Pages
- 352
- ISBN10
- 0552178462
- ISBN13
- 9780552178464
- Séries
- Mots clés
- Nonfiction, Histoires vraies, Commerce, Affaires & Gestion, Économie, Cadeaux pour les dames, Finance, Crime réel
- Évaluation
- 4 sur 5
- Description
- This stranger-than-fiction account reveals the rise and fall of Wirecard, once a $30 billion tech sensation, through the eyes of the journalist who exposed its fraud. Dan McCrum's investigation began with a tip about the company that seemed too good to be true, boasting rapid growth and a charismatic CEO reminiscent of Steve Jobs. In just a few years, Wirecard surpassed established giants like Commerzbank and Deutsche Bank on the stock market. As McCrum delved deeper, he uncovered a narrative filled with intrigue: short sellers, whistleblowers, hackers, and even private militias. His pursuit of the truth attracted unwanted attention, with shadowy figures trailing him in London and aggressive lawyers targeting his employer. Named a suspect in a criminal investigation, McCrum found himself racing against time to validate his findings and exonerate himself. This gripping exposé reveals Wirecard's multi-billion-dollar fraud, exposing a web of deceit involving fake bank accounts, fictitious offices, and potentially a staged death. McCrum's relentless pursuit lays bare the shocking reality behind Europe's once-beloved tech darling, now revealed as a precarious house of cards.