Hot Money: Agent of Chaos

Hot Money: Agent of Chaos is a gripping investigative podcast from the Financial Times that unravels the complex, real-world saga of the €2 billion Wirecard fraud. Far from a simple financial scandal, the series delves into the mysterious disappearance of Wirecard's COO, Jan Marsalek, revealing his secret life as a Russian spy and his entanglement with warlords, espionage, and disinformation campaigns. Reporter Sam Jones meticulously pieces together a narrative that spans from Ibizan sting operations to attempted intelligence service takeovers, aiming to uncover Marsalek's true identity and the powerful forces he served. This podcast will appeal to listeners fascinated by true crime, geopolitical thrillers, financial journalism, and deep-dive investigations into high-stakes international conspiracies, offering a unique blend of corporate malfeasance and spycraft.