Busted: Ex-Finance Guru Link to Spies, Drones, and Blood Diamonds in Ukraine Conflict
Marsalek Discussed Arms Deals with Russia, as Perceived in Conversation with Spy Regarding Weapons.
In the chaotic world of global finance, fugitive Wirecard manager, Jan Marsalek, finds himself entangled in a tangled web of international espionage. As a UK court trial unfolds, explosive claims tie the former Wirecard kingpin to conversations with Russian spies about weapon deals - including drones for the war in Ukraine.
According to British court documents, Marsalek engaged in covert discussions with Orlin Roussev, a head of a spy ring operating within the UK. The allegations revolve around plans to supply deadly drones for combat operations in Ukraine, illicit deals in blood diamonds, and shady mercenary businesses in Africa. It's believed that these deals were brokered under the guise of wheat deliveries to Cameroon, with weapons seamlessly integrated into the transactions.
When Roussev mentioned the possibility of ordering weapons, Marsalek is said to have responded nonchalantly, "We can organize almost anything they need, except for nuclear weapons (...), even nuclear weapons if they pay."
Politics: Spies, Deals, and SecretsAs the trial unfolds at England's Central Criminal Court, prosecutors argue that the six Bulgarians on trial – accused of espionage for Russia – operated primarily for financial gain rather than serving the Russian intelligence service. Each faces up to 14 years in prison, with Roussev and his deputy, Biser Dzhambazov, already having pleaded guilty last year. The Russian embassy in London has chosen to remain silent on the case.
Embarrassing evidence presented by the prosecution reveals that Marsalek and Roussev frequently discussed the Russian military intelligence service GRU, suggesting a complicated relationship between the two parties. Marsalek reportedly boasted about meetings with "GRU people" and shared plans to meet with what he called the "drone procurement guru" to discuss their requirements. Roussev even praised Elon Musk's Starlink satellite system, pointing out the potential for involvement from Russia and Iran.
History: The Collapse of WirecardLong before his involvement with spies and secretive weapon deals, Marsalek was the powerful figurehead of Wirecard, a German financial services company that crumbled amidst allegations of accounting irregularities and financial fraud in 2020. Munich prosecutors launched an investigation into Marsalek on fraud charges and issued an international arrest warrant for him. To make matters worse, he is also suspected of spying for Russia. His lawyer has declined to comment, and the trail of Marsalek vanished shortly after the downfall of Wirecard in Belarus, with rumors later circulating that he had sought refuge in Russia.
Sources:- ntv.de- jpe/rts
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- The Community policy on international espionage should address the alleged involvement of Jan Marsalek, a former Wirecard executive, in a spy ring that brokered arms deals, including drones for the war in Ukraine.
- Under the Employment policy, it is crucial to investigate the actions of Marsalek, given his reported conversations with Russian spies about potential weaponry sales and other illicit activities.
- In light of Marsalek's alleged activities, the Employment policy concerning security clearances should be revised to prevent individuals with ties to espionage from gaining positions of power in global finance.
- The Employment policy should also take into account the implications of Marsalek's suspected involvement in the collapse of Wirecard, a German financial services company, and the subsequent accounting irregularities and financial fraud allegations.
- As the trial unfolds, the media (Facebook, Twitter, WhatsApp, email, print, link) should closely monitor the developments in the case of Marsalek and his links to espionage, politics, war-and-conflicts, general news, and crime-and-justice.
