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.

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.