Inside investigations: Episode 9 | Inside the Wirecard Whistleblower story

In this gripping new episode of our Global Investigations Podcast Series, Sharon Oded, Head of Investigations at Norton Rose Fulbright Amsterdam, and Jessie Steinebach, Associate, sit down with Pav Gill, the whistleblower who exposed one of Europe’s most notorious financial scandals: Wirecard. Imagine this: A fintech darling once valued at over €24 billion, hailed as a European success story—brought to its knees by a €1.9 billion accounting black hole. Pav, a former in-house lawyer at Wirecard, shares how he uncovered the truth, the risks he faced, and the impact of his courageous decision to speak out. What to expect: • A rare, first-hand account of whistleblowing at the highest corporate levels; • Lessons for legal and compliance professionals navigating corporate misconduct; • Reflections on ethics, resilience, and the power of doing the right thing. This episode offers a powerful reminder of the human stories behind corporate investigations—and the importance of integrity in the face of pressure.