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Wirecard: the investigation that brought down a German tech giant

The Rachman Review

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How Did Lionel Barber Handle the Wire Cut?

"We were very lucky to get lionel right at the end of his career where, you know, he'd been editor for almost 13 years at that point," says journalist Paul Wicad. "He wanted stories that hurt the people who didn't want them written... He was very clear about that." And i don't think he realized quite how long or how expensive that process wouldbe come because once you let the lawyers in, clock starts wearing and, youknow, the billable hours start racking up", she adds. 'iame maybe we're ging to fall out here, and he's not going to bag me,' writes reporter Peter van Houten.

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