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Business, Spoken
He Helped Expose Wirecard's Fraud. Now His Startup Tries to Make Whistleblowing Safer
Feb 27, 2024
A whistleblower who exposed fraud at Wirecard faced retaliation, leading him to launch startup Confide to protect future whistleblowers. The podcast discusses the journey of whistleblowing and the importance of safeguarding the process through an anonymous reporting software platform.
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- Whistleblower retaliation risks persist despite exposing fraud at Wirecard.
- Confide fosters secure and anonymous reporting to deter corporate misconduct and protect whistleblowers.
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Uncovering Financial Wrongdoing at Wired Card
Gill discovered financial manipulation at Wired Card Asia, triggering the Project Phoenix investigation. Despite unearthing evidence of fraudulent practices, the board silenced his efforts, leading to his departure. Gill's mother, Salkbir Cowar, covertly collaborated with the Financial Times to expose Wired Card's misconduct, leading to the company's ultimate downfall due to a lack of verified profits and missing funds.
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