Wirecard fraudulent activities revealed - Braun requests further clarification on the accusations of spying.
In the legal documents, any potential involvement of Marsalek and his collaborators in Russian intelligence operations is not mentioned. Instead, the indictment claims that Brown joined forces with Marsalek, the state witness Oliver Bellenhaus, the ex-head accountant E., and others to orchestrate bogus financial transactions totaling billions of dollars, in order to keep the business afloat. Brown's defense attorney, Kraußlach, contends that the charges of espionage and fraud are interlinked: "It's an intricate web," she said. Brown, who has been in pre-trial detention without interruption for four years, has maintained his innocence since the first day of the trial. Kraußlach also plans to shed light on the extent of Bellenhaus's supposed involvement in Marsalek's alleged secret service network. Bellenhaus has consistently accused Brown in court. Kraußlach's argument is supported by findings from "Der Spiegel."
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Brown expressed his concern about the espionage allegations, seeking more clarity from the secret service in Munich, specifically regarding Jan Marsalek and his suspected collaborators. Despite the absence of mentions of Marsalek's involvement in Russian intelligence operations in the legal documents, the indictment implicates him and Brown in a scheme involving BND, the Bavarian secret service. They, along with Oliver Bellenhaus, the ex-head accountant E., and others, are accused of carrying out fraudulent financial services worth billions, intended to keep Wirecard afloat.
Germany's defense department is closely monitoring the developments, aware of the potential implications for its espionage and defense processes. Meanwhile, Austrian authorities have also shown interest in the case, given the cross-border nature of the alleged crimes. Markus Braun's attorney, Kraußlach, is prepared to challenge the accusations and expose the extent of Oliver Bellenhaus's involvement in the secret service activity. Bellenhaus has consistently made accusations against Brown in court.
With criminal processes underway, investigators are working tirelessly to unravel the complex web of financial crimes and espionage allegations surrounding Wirecard and its key figures. The public and authorities in Germany, Austria, and other countries are keenly observing the proceedings, given the potential impact on the global financial system and national security.
