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German Prosecutors Charge 2 Former Wirecard Executives With Embezzlement
Security & Fraud // August 06, 2024

Four years after the collapse of online payments company Wirecard, German prosecutors have reportedly charged two more of the firm’s former executives. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

German Agency Criticizes EY’s Audits of Wirecard
Security & Fraud // April 19, 2024

A German regulator has reportedly concluded that EY’s audit work and quality control regarding the now-defunct payments firm Wirecard was marked by “grave” and “repeated” violations of professional duties. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

Wirecard’s Insolvency Manager Files Lawsuit Against EY in Germany
Legal // December 29, 2023

Wirecard’s insolvency manager, Michael Jaffé, filed a lawsuit in a court in Stuttgart against accountancy firm EY. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our...

Ex-Wirecard Finance Chief Charged With Fraud
Legal // December 14, 2023

More than three years after its collapse, Wirecard’s former finance chief has been accused of fraud. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily...

Interviews & Exclusives
EU Cracks Down on Phone Number Masking to Protect Consumers

December 21, 2022
Phone number masking cases have caused European authorities to issue advice on how to prevent fraud. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form, you agree to […]

Wirecard Trial Sets Up FTX Parallels and Enron Echoes 

December 06, 2022
Thursday marks a red letter day in annals of fraud — the type that destroys companies and careers. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

Wirecard, Enron And Warning Signs Across Two Decades

June 29, 2020
Author George Santayana famously wrote: “Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it.” And Mark Twain once wrote: “History doesn’t repeat itself, but it often rhymes.” Get...

WSFS Bank: Plain Vanilla Digital Banking Won’t Cut It Any More

June 01, 2020
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Quick Reads
Ex-Wirecard CEO Ordered to Pay $155 Million Over Unpaid Loans

September 05, 2024
Former Wirecard CEO Markus Braun’s legal troubles are reportedly worsening. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form, you agree to receive marketing communications from PYMNTS and […]

German Prosecutors Charge 2 Former Wirecard Executives With Embezzlement

August 06, 2024
Four years after the collapse of online payments company Wirecard, German prosecutors have reportedly charged two more of the firm’s former executives. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

German Agency Criticizes EY’s Audits of Wirecard

April 19, 2024
A German regulator has reportedly concluded that EY’s audit work and quality control regarding the now-defunct payments firm Wirecard was marked by “grave” and “repeated” violations of professional duties. Get the...

Wirecard’s Insolvency Manager Files Lawsuit Against EY in Germany

December 29, 2023
Wirecard’s insolvency manager, Michael Jaffé, filed a lawsuit in a court in Stuttgart against accountancy firm EY. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...