Court proceedings: "Speculation" - judges don't believe former Wirecard boss Braun's portrayal of himself as a victim
Former Wirecard CEO Markus Braun has already repeatedly professed his innocence in court. The judges have now definitively ruled that this victim theory is baseless. He now faces a lengthy prison sentence.
In the Wirecard trial, a lengthy prison sentence for former CEO Markus Braun appears increasingly likely. The court has dismissed Braun's claim that he was a victim, with the presiding judge stating that despite extensive investigations, no evidence supported this theory. Braun and two co-defendants may also face having to forfeit millions of euros if convicted.
The prosecution alleges that Braun and accomplices fabricated billions of euros in revenue for Wirecard's balance sheets over several years, using three "third-party" firms in Dubai, Singapore, and the Philippines.
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