Paul Murphy

Paul Murphy, head of investigations at the Financial Times, shares chilling insights into his work on the Wirecard scandal. He recounts a nerve-wracking experience of meeting Jan Marsalek while wearing a wire, navigating a world filled with deceit and danger. Their lunch reveals not just offer of bribes but also the intricate connections between corporate fraud and geopolitical corruption, linking back to shocking events like the Salisbury poisonings. As personal safety clashes with professional duty, Murphy sheds light on the high-stakes game of investigative journalism.

In this fascinating discussion, Sam Jones, a European security correspondent for the Financial Times, dives into the labyrinthine world surrounding Jan Marsalek, Wirecard's elusive COO. Alongside Paul Murphy, FT's head of investigations, they unpack the breathtaking scale of Wirecard's fraud and Marsalek's double life linked to Russian espionage. Jones explores modern spy narratives and their revelations about societal weaknesses, while Murphy shares his gripping encounters with Marsalek, including a cheeky bribe offer. This tale of intrigue weaves through espionage, charm, and corruption.

Paul Murphy, Head of Investigations at the Financial Times, dives into the shocking disappearance of Jan Marsalek, Wirecard’s COO, who turned out to be a Russian spy. The podcast reveals intense undercover meetings filled with threats and bribes as journalists pursue the truth. Topics range from espionage and corporate fraud to geopolitical tensions, spotlighting dangerous ties between power and corruption. Through riveting storytelling, it uncovers Marsalek’s secret life and the high-stakes world of misinformation that surrounds him.

È con un misto di curiosità e circospezione che Paul Murphy, caporedattore del Financial Times, accetta un invito a pranzo con Jan Marsalek, direttore generale di Wirecard. Un invito strano, fattogli pervenire da una sua fonte confidenziale con una promessa difficile anche solo da credere: 10 milioni di euro per smettere di ficcare il naso negli affari della società e magari cancellare dall’archivio quei fastidiosi articoli firmati dal suo giornalista Dan McCrum. Quali sono le reali intenzioni del manager? Veramente ha la faccia tosta di proporgli una mazzetta? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dan McCrum e Paul Murphy, giornalisti investigativi del Financial Times, analizzano il clamoroso scandalo Wirecard. Raccontano come l'inchiesta che hanno guidato ha rivelato i falsi bilanci della società. McCrum rivela la richiesta del direttore di un 'missile' giornalistico per mettere in luce la verità. I due discutono anche dei complessi legami russi e delle indagini di KPMG, svelando dettagli intriganti come la fuga di Marsalek. Infine, riflettono sull'importanza della loro inchiesta per la credibilità del FT.