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“The truth is not always profitable — but it is always powerful.”
In this episode of The Business Book Club, we explore Money Men by Dan McCrum, the gripping true story behind one of Europe’s biggest financial scandals — the rise and fall of Wirecard. What began as a promising fintech success story unravelled into a billion-dollar fraud, uncovering deception at the highest levels of business, politics, and finance.
McCrum, an investigative journalist for the Financial Times, takes readers inside his six-year pursuit to expose the truth — a journey marked by corporate cover-ups, cyberattacks, surveillance, and extraordinary resilience. Money Men reads like a thriller but delivers powerful lessons in integrity, accountability, and the courage to stand up for the truth.
In this episode, we discuss the deeper takeaways from McCrum’s investigation — from the psychology of fraud and corporate arrogance to the role of journalism in holding power to account. It’s a story that reminds every business leader of the importance of transparency, ethics, and critical thinking in an age of hype and disruption.
Episode 64 - Money Men
By Dan McCrum
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About the Author
Dan McCrum is an award-winning investigative journalist and author best known for uncovering the Wirecard scandal, one of the largest corporate frauds in European history. As a reporter for the Financial Times, McCrum spent more than six years piecing together evidence of systemic deception and financial misconduct — a pursuit that led to international recognition and numerous journalism awards, including the Journalist of the Year at the 2020 British Journalism Awards.
Before joining the FT, McCrum worked at Citigroup and Investors Chronicle, giving him an insider’s perspective on global finance. His reporting has reshaped how investors, regulators, and businesses think about corporate accountability. Through his writing, McCrum continues to advocate for transparency, critical inquiry, and journalistic integrity in an increasingly complex financial world.
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“A masterclass in investigative journalism — Money Men is as gripping as a thriller and as important as any business book of the decade.”
— The Guardian
