Wirecard: The Billion Euro Lie

In 2020, Wirecard collapses after revelations of fraud on an unprecedented scale. Once a German start-up turned online payment giant, the company is seen as a beacon for the country’s future industries and a fintech force with ambitions as large as a possible takeover of Deutsche Bank. This documentary looks back at its rapid rise, its troubled past, and the lies that leave billions of euros in debt.