1 00:00:00,142 --> 00:00:03,822 The guaranteed profit after six months it is twelve percent. 2 00:00:03,902 --> 00:00:06,222 Straight from the government treasury. 3 00:00:06,302 --> 00:00:08,582 With you as a discreet deposit bank... 4 00:00:08,662 --> 00:00:11,662 we are building a fund for exclusive clients. 5 00:00:11,742 --> 00:00:13,982 These are no ordinary thieves. 6 00:00:14,062 --> 00:00:16,862 The safe door is open and the sheriff is sleeping. 7 00:00:16,942 --> 00:00:18,582 Germany is off track. 8 00:00:18,662 --> 00:00:22,422 Other countries have much more flexible tax laws. 9 00:00:22,502 --> 00:00:25,182 We have them way too much money given back. 10 00:00:25,262 --> 00:00:27,702 Time for our share of the pie. 11 00:00:27,982 --> 00:00:31,462 Just fill out this form and put your stamp on it. 12 00:00:31,542 --> 00:00:34,622 We're drowning in the refund applications. 13 00:00:34,702 --> 00:00:36,822 We refund way too much money. 14 00:00:36,902 --> 00:00:42,342 It's difficult for me to publish an article which is purely based on conjecture. 15 00:00:57,582 --> 00:01:03,102 The story is fictional. but based on true events. Unfortunately. 16 00:01:15,662 --> 00:01:18,595 With Jesper Liholt. -Hello. with Inger Brogger. 17 00:01:20,582 --> 00:01:24,622 I just decided that I'm going to give you some pieces. 18 00:01:25,422 --> 00:01:28,462 I can't do anything else. Something has to be done. 19 00:01:28,542 --> 00:01:31,022 I understand that. When will we see each other? 20 00:01:31,102 --> 00:01:33,302 In a few hours. 21 00:01:33,382 --> 00:01:36,862 Can it be done in your hotel? -Yes. I will inform you about the time. 22 00:01:36,942 --> 00:01:39,582 Fine. See you later then. 23 00:01:56,302 --> 00:01:58,902 Mrs. Nowak? Just draw, please. 24 00:02:10,822 --> 00:02:12,982 Nowak. Central Tax Office. 25 00:02:13,062 --> 00:02:15,782 Good morning, Mrs. Nowak. With Strielmann. 26 00:02:15,862 --> 00:02:20,542 I have a whole laundry list of these questions from you about the Hamilton Fund. 27 00:02:20,622 --> 00:02:24,422 Your approach is very unusual. What do you mean? 28 00:02:24,502 --> 00:02:28,382 I hear you're new at the tax authorities. 29 00:02:28,462 --> 00:02:32,702 You've been working there for six months now? -That doesn't seem relevant to me. 30 00:02:32,782 --> 00:02:36,382 The refund procedure normally runs automatically. 31 00:02:36,462 --> 00:02:40,862 That has always worked fine. There have never been any problems. 32 00:02:40,942 --> 00:02:42,862 It's not a problem now either... 33 00:02:42,942 --> 00:02:45,342 if Kilchberger answers my questions. 34 00:02:45,422 --> 00:02:49,262 I don't understand why there a law firm is involved. 35 00:02:49,342 --> 00:02:51,502 The bank can still answer itself. 36 00:02:51,582 --> 00:02:53,302 You write something about... 37 00:02:54,542 --> 00:02:56,622 transaction numbers. 38 00:02:56,702 --> 00:03:00,182 I don't understand what you mean. They don't even exist. 39 00:03:01,782 --> 00:03:04,342 As far as I know, they certainly exist. 40 00:03:04,422 --> 00:03:05,622 Mrs. Nowak. 41 00:03:05,702 --> 00:03:09,462 Why the suspicion? about an innocent pension fund? 42 00:03:09,542 --> 00:03:13,662 I thought it was strange that there only one beneficiary seems to be... 43 00:03:13,742 --> 00:03:17,342 that for six billion euros trades in shares. 44 00:03:18,622 --> 00:03:21,622 That's nothing. On the international market. 45 00:03:23,302 --> 00:03:26,782 My letter included several expert reports. 46 00:03:26,862 --> 00:03:32,382 This shows that everything is correct. -You also officially charged me. 47 00:03:32,462 --> 00:03:35,382 Mrs. Nowak. We can't move forward like this. 48 00:03:36,622 --> 00:03:38,902 I'm from Mecklenburg. 49 00:03:38,982 --> 00:03:41,822 Threats make me just more stubborn. 50 00:03:41,902 --> 00:03:45,222 So I would definitely advise against that approach. 51 00:03:45,302 --> 00:03:48,022 What do you want to achieve with all this suspicion? 52 00:03:51,302 --> 00:03:55,182 Avoid that money taken from German citizens. 53 00:03:55,262 --> 00:03:57,422 That's just my profession. 54 00:03:57,502 --> 00:04:01,102 Tax law is not moral. Mrs. Nowak. 55 00:04:01,182 --> 00:04:06,022 You're not going to change that. -Okay, we'll see. Day. 56 00:04:09,142 --> 00:04:12,182 We have to get her down. I'll call myself. 57 00:04:12,262 --> 00:04:13,702 What's going on? 58 00:04:13,782 --> 00:04:17,782 Then she becomes even more suspicious. -Can someone explain this to me? 59 00:04:17,862 --> 00:04:20,262 Nowak refuses payment. 60 00:04:20,342 --> 00:04:24,942 As long as the Hamilton Fund doesn't prove it that the profit tax has been paid. 61 00:04:25,022 --> 00:04:27,022 Then send that proof. 62 00:04:27,102 --> 00:04:29,862 We can't do that. idiot that you are. 63 00:04:29,942 --> 00:04:31,822 Why not? -Good heavens. 64 00:04:32,502 --> 00:04:39,182 But you said everything was legal. -Of course everything is legal. 65 00:04:39,262 --> 00:04:42,622 You said it was completely risk-free. 66 00:04:42,702 --> 00:04:46,569 What planet do you live on? Nothing is completely without risk. 67 00:04:55,102 --> 00:04:57,262 Selin In vest, that's us? 68 00:04:57,342 --> 00:05:02,222 Yes. Just fill out this form and put your stamp on it. 69 00:05:09,582 --> 00:05:11,542 What is. Olga? 70 00:05:12,822 --> 00:05:14,582 Why are you crying? 71 00:05:16,742 --> 00:05:19,942 What's the problem? -Did you know this? 72 00:05:21,222 --> 00:05:24,862 Kierkegaard has seven brothers and sisters. 73 00:05:25,742 --> 00:05:27,342 They all die. 74 00:05:28,302 --> 00:05:32,822 Kierkegaard's father believes that children will die before he does. 75 00:05:32,902 --> 00:05:37,822 As punishment from God. Also Kierkegaard believes that. but then his father dies. 76 00:05:37,902 --> 00:05:40,622 Kierkegaard writes his first articles. 77 00:05:40,702 --> 00:05:43,142 Papers from someone who is still alive. 78 00:05:43,222 --> 00:05:47,102 Okay. Listen. I have to go to work, okay? 79 00:06:33,302 --> 00:06:35,142 Hello. Niels. -Hello. 80 00:06:57,102 --> 00:07:00,902 Avidor Trade. Paris 81 00:07:03,862 --> 00:07:08,422 Inger Brogger is not here at the moment. Leave a message after the beep. 82 00:07:08,502 --> 00:07:12,782 With Jesper Liholt. Let's say at the hotel at 3 pm. 83 00:07:12,862 --> 00:07:14,929 Same room as last time. 84 00:07:15,302 --> 00:07:17,182 Can't you just knock? 85 00:07:35,582 --> 00:07:38,102 Company name: Selin In vest... 86 00:07:39,742 --> 00:07:42,209 payment date: December 11, 2010... 87 00:07:44,102 --> 00:07:46,235 amount: 5387.22 tax: 28%... 88 00:07:49,302 --> 00:07:53,462 total winnings in Danish crowns: 138.571.510.71... 89 00:07:55,302 --> 00:08:01,542 requested refund: 37,318,274,71... 90 00:08:04,982 --> 00:08:07,262 confirm... 91 00:08:13,702 --> 00:08:16,862 data is entered... 92 00:08:16,942 --> 00:08:18,342 input confirmed 93 00:09:03,862 --> 00:09:07,062 How the sunlight falls- beautiful inside here. 94 00:09:21,622 --> 00:09:23,022 Can I help you? 95 00:09:25,182 --> 00:09:28,742 I have reread your bill.- A good proposal. 96 00:09:29,622 --> 00:09:33,622 The idea of a frequent updated investor database... 97 00:09:33,702 --> 00:09:37,942 plus extended repayment terms sounds very meaningful. 98 00:09:38,022 --> 00:09:41,262 That would be the state... save a lot of money. 99 00:09:41,342 --> 00:09:44,462 Yes, indeed. A lot of money. 100 00:09:44,542 --> 00:09:48,609 Your proposal would be without changes can be adopted. 101 00:09:48,942 --> 00:09:53,462 Wouldn't it be nice if that worked? Before you retire? 102 00:09:55,222 --> 00:10:00,342 But this government wants businesses don't burden yourself with more paperwork. 103 00:10:00,942 --> 00:10:04,742 You are right about that. -By itself? 104 00:10:06,862 --> 00:10:12,102 There is also such a thing like a Thai window. 105 00:10:14,382 --> 00:10:18,302 The government has promised massive tax cuts. 106 00:10:18,382 --> 00:10:22,662 But they have to compensate for that with other income. 107 00:10:22,742 --> 00:10:24,422 So they came up with an idea. 108 00:10:24,502 --> 00:10:27,542 Short-term rule changes are allowed... 109 00:10:27,622 --> 00:10:30,022 when they fill the public coffers. 110 00:10:30,102 --> 00:10:33,182 Real? That certainly sounds interesting. 111 00:10:34,102 --> 00:10:38,569 Niels. this is our chance to us to put the bill back on the table. 112 00:10:39,862 --> 00:10:43,782 Don't you want to know why they do it call it a Thai window? 113 00:10:43,862 --> 00:10:46,942 Yes. What does that mean then? 114 00:10:47,542 --> 00:10:51,782 Apparently an employee heard about this plan and said: 115 00:10:51,862 --> 00:10:55,222 It's like a man says to his wife: 116 00:10:55,302 --> 00:10:59,622 I have always been faithful to you and it will remain that way. 117 00:10:59,702 --> 00:11:01,862 But now I'm going to Thailand for two weeks. 118 00:11:01,942 --> 00:11:06,302 No. anyway. -That was exactly my reaction. 119 00:11:09,342 --> 00:11:12,062 Niels, those three folders at the back. 120 00:11:12,142 --> 00:11:16,102 Are these recently assigned applications? 121 00:11:16,182 --> 00:11:17,742 Yes. that's right. 122 00:11:17,822 --> 00:11:22,862 We have to prove our new law the state coffers will fill. 123 00:11:22,942 --> 00:11:28,342 And we're going to demonstrate that through a few additional distressing cases. 124 00:11:28,422 --> 00:11:30,702 Wait a minute. -What is? 125 00:11:30,782 --> 00:11:36,022 I can't do that better. Inger? I'm more at home with that. If you... 126 00:11:36,102 --> 00:11:39,182 I would like... -Do you want to do that? Okay. 127 00:11:39,262 --> 00:11:43,262 You're so busy. I go through the worst cases at home. 128 00:11:43,342 --> 00:11:47,182 That's not an issue. -But I... Inger... Fine then. 129 00:11:48,382 --> 00:11:49,782 Great. 130 00:11:58,342 --> 00:12:02,822 Inger Brogger is not here at the moment. Leave a message after the beep. 131 00:12:05,102 --> 00:12:09,862 Hello, this is Jesper Liholt. We had an appointment now. Maybe... 132 00:12:09,942 --> 00:12:13,422 Just call me back as soon as you can. Okay. 133 00:13:20,622 --> 00:13:24,942 Damn. Nowak has the refund was rejected. Final. 134 00:13:27,862 --> 00:13:30,822 Do we object? -Under no circumstances. 135 00:13:30,902 --> 00:13:34,382 Then you ask for it that they will come and inspect everything. 136 00:13:34,462 --> 00:13:36,142 Okay, I get it. 137 00:14:33,142 --> 00:14:37,222 I dream that one day I will all day long... 138 00:14:38,102 --> 00:14:41,582 will be able to hear how a tone disappears... 139 00:14:41,662 --> 00:14:46,062 which is in an endless transition crosses the border... 140 00:14:46,142 --> 00:14:51,622 between audibility and imagination. If you listen very carefully... 141 00:14:53,822 --> 00:14:55,822 is the sound even now... 142 00:14:57,822 --> 00:14:59,422 clearly audible. 143 00:15:04,742 --> 00:15:09,382 That's some high-end speakers distinguishes from others. 144 00:15:09,462 --> 00:15:12,582 At a price of 995,000 euros. Per piece. 145 00:15:13,582 --> 00:15:17,982 Good thing it's not a million. Of course that would be obscene. 146 00:15:20,702 --> 00:15:23,769 Here comes another magic trick shake your sleeve? 147 00:15:24,102 --> 00:15:26,222 This time it's... 148 00:15:28,062 --> 00:15:32,702 unfortunately the opposite. I'm scared that we have a problem. 149 00:15:32,782 --> 00:15:35,582 Problems are there to be solved. 150 00:15:36,222 --> 00:15:39,982 Our problem is called Nowak. -Never heard of it. 151 00:15:40,062 --> 00:15:43,702 A young tax employee at the head office. 152 00:15:43,782 --> 00:15:46,542 Against every directive and law... 153 00:15:46,622 --> 00:15:49,662 she refuses to repay our profit tax. 154 00:15:49,742 --> 00:15:54,542 Okay. that Wovok is a spoilsport and does not want to pay something. 155 00:15:56,062 --> 00:16:00,582 What does that mean for my profit? Guaranteed 12 percent. you said. 156 00:16:00,662 --> 00:16:02,595 Now you can't make that happen? 157 00:16:03,102 --> 00:16:07,702 Profits will be lower? What will it be then? Ten percent? Eight? Seven? 158 00:16:08,942 --> 00:16:14,742 If Nowak is not going to pay out and unfortunately does it seem that way... 159 00:16:15,582 --> 00:16:17,049 then that means... 160 00:16:18,102 --> 00:16:22,222 that the fund disappears. 161 00:16:24,182 --> 00:16:27,315 You mean my profit not only lower... 162 00:16:28,542 --> 00:16:30,062 but that... 163 00:16:31,982 --> 00:16:35,982 my 50 million is completely wrong? 164 00:16:47,862 --> 00:16:50,462 You have no idea who you have in front of you. 165 00:16:53,262 --> 00:16:57,662 Today there is a whole chain of events set in motion. 166 00:17:00,062 --> 00:17:02,702 Your whole life will become out of balance. 167 00:17:06,342 --> 00:17:09,422 You will have very great difficulties. 168 00:17:11,942 --> 00:17:13,462 What do you mean by that? 169 00:17:18,982 --> 00:17:20,822 Enjoy this day. 170 00:17:24,902 --> 00:17:26,422 Just enjoy it. 171 00:17:37,902 --> 00:17:44,702 Cologne State Prosecutor's Office. L. Birkwald, Public Prosecutor. 172 00:18:03,782 --> 00:18:05,182 Mrs. Birkwald? 173 00:18:05,862 --> 00:18:07,262 Are you coming? 174 00:18:08,742 --> 00:18:12,422 You just got a Columba Livia forma domestica expelled. 175 00:18:12,502 --> 00:18:15,862 What? -A subspecies of the Columbidae. 176 00:18:15,942 --> 00:18:18,022 Also known as pigeon. 177 00:18:21,582 --> 00:18:26,462 In the past I might have said that you are so good at birding. 178 00:18:26,542 --> 00:18:32,382 But not today. Who knows what they read between the lines. 179 00:18:32,462 --> 00:18:34,795 It's nice that we read more again. 180 00:18:36,542 --> 00:18:37,942 Just a moment. 181 00:18:40,182 --> 00:18:44,342 I'm not desperate, just allergic. It hits my eyes. 182 00:18:44,422 --> 00:18:46,742 Nowak. Central Tax Office. 183 00:18:46,822 --> 00:18:50,222 Good morning. Lovenich. Just like the neighborhood, only nicer. 184 00:18:50,302 --> 00:18:55,822 I am the highest mufti here, in other words chief prosecutor, whichever you prefer. 185 00:18:55,902 --> 00:18:58,102 Lena Birkwald. Nice to meet you. -Hello. 186 00:18:58,182 --> 00:19:02,382 The Hamilton Fund is registered as an American pension fund. 187 00:19:02,462 --> 00:19:05,222 They trade German ones shares and questions... 188 00:19:05,302 --> 00:19:08,422 that we pay back 53 million of the profit tax. 189 00:19:08,502 --> 00:19:11,182 Shares worth about six billion. 190 00:19:11,262 --> 00:19:15,462 Upon inquiry it turned out that the fund existed from one person. 191 00:19:15,542 --> 00:19:17,702 With just one internet entry: 192 00:19:17,782 --> 00:19:21,782 third place in a cycling race in Vermont. 1998. 193 00:19:22,542 --> 00:19:26,182 I have the deposit bank. The Kilchberger Bank in Zurich... 194 00:19:26,262 --> 00:19:28,902 sent a simple questionnaire. 195 00:19:29,982 --> 00:19:34,262 Complained in response lawyer Strielmann officially appointed me. 196 00:19:35,142 --> 00:19:39,982 Then they came up with excuses. I asked for transaction numbers. 197 00:19:40,062 --> 00:19:43,222 Strielmann first said that they did not exist. 198 00:19:43,302 --> 00:19:48,822 When asked, it turned out to be the correct term transaction identification code. 199 00:19:48,902 --> 00:19:51,902 Suddenly they said: That one? Of course we have them. 200 00:19:51,982 --> 00:19:55,249 You suspect they have committed a violation want to mask? 201 00:19:55,942 --> 00:19:58,662 Does the name cum-ex deals mean anything to you? 202 00:20:00,982 --> 00:20:03,022 Sorry. -Health. 203 00:20:03,102 --> 00:20:08,142 If I understand correctly, we don't know especially if this is a cum-ex case. 204 00:20:08,222 --> 00:20:10,742 The question is also whether this is punishable. 205 00:20:10,822 --> 00:20:15,982 There are lawyers who do this label as legal. Is that correct? 206 00:20:16,062 --> 00:20:17,462 That's how things stand now. 207 00:20:18,742 --> 00:20:20,142 I'll tell you how it is. 208 00:20:21,062 --> 00:20:24,822 It's virtually impossible to prove otherwise. 209 00:20:24,902 --> 00:20:28,702 We don't have the manpower. You need a whole department. 210 00:20:28,782 --> 00:20:31,742 And even then the result remains uncertain. 211 00:21:05,422 --> 00:21:08,422 Tax file Köhler Hamiltonfonds 212 00:21:13,062 --> 00:21:14,462 Mrs. Nowak? 213 00:21:15,182 --> 00:21:18,449 You never believe what kind of letter I just opened. 214 00:21:21,622 --> 00:21:26,462 Glad you're here. Let me introduce you to a good friend of mine: 215 00:21:26,542 --> 00:21:29,302 Urs Balzli, chief prosecutor in Zurich. 216 00:21:29,382 --> 00:21:31,462 Hausner. -Lebert. nice to meet you. 217 00:21:31,542 --> 00:21:34,422 Kohler? The real estate magnate? 218 00:21:34,502 --> 00:21:37,662 He lost his entire investment. Of 50 million. 219 00:21:37,742 --> 00:21:39,902 Now he wants to sue his advisors. 220 00:21:39,982 --> 00:21:43,222 'An employee in Bonn declined refund.” 221 00:21:43,302 --> 00:21:47,062 These appear to be internal reports on behalf of the bank. 222 00:21:47,142 --> 00:21:50,542 'Leaked by sources within the bank.' Very good. 223 00:21:50,622 --> 00:21:53,702 'Misleading advice to commit tax fraud... 224 00:21:53,782 --> 00:21:58,502 by law firm Hausner. Lebert and Associates.' 225 00:21:59,382 --> 00:22:02,342 Do you know that law firm? -Never heard of it. 226 00:22:02,422 --> 00:22:04,142 Of course I know Hausner. 227 00:22:04,222 --> 00:22:07,822 It has a cult status. At least, that's how he wants to come across. 228 00:22:07,902 --> 00:22:11,622 Mrs. Nowak, what is your internal telephone number in Bonn? 229 00:22:11,702 --> 00:22:14,342 That's 4366. -Thank you. 230 00:22:14,422 --> 00:22:16,102 Day. -Day. 231 00:22:17,462 --> 00:22:20,142 Köhler's lawyer sued us. 232 00:22:20,222 --> 00:22:21,942 Excuse me? -Yes. 233 00:22:22,022 --> 00:22:24,942 Apparently Köhler's lawyer... 234 00:22:25,022 --> 00:22:28,582 secretly contacted with a bank employee. 235 00:22:28,662 --> 00:22:35,342 Then that employee has incriminating documents passed on. 236 00:22:36,142 --> 00:22:38,742 Find out who. Then I'll strangle him personally. 237 00:22:38,822 --> 00:22:40,382 Burdensome? 238 00:22:40,462 --> 00:22:44,582 The minutes of the meeting with Köhler and our internal certificates. 239 00:22:44,662 --> 00:22:48,222 Köhler would not have known anything. 240 00:22:48,302 --> 00:22:51,902 That idiot knew exactly what it was about. No doubt about it. 241 00:22:51,982 --> 00:22:56,662 Yes, but our project 'Climb to the top' is under good star... 242 00:22:56,742 --> 00:22:59,582 and so everything ended up on Urs' desk. 243 00:22:59,662 --> 00:23:04,142 We don't tolerate snitches here. A bank must have the ability... 244 00:23:04,222 --> 00:23:07,622 against internal corporate spies to be able to perform. 245 00:23:07,702 --> 00:23:11,582 Urs was so friendly to send me the complaint. 246 00:23:11,662 --> 00:23:15,662 Of course I'm not investigating. -At least not to us. 247 00:23:17,902 --> 00:23:21,942 There is no doubt in our minds about who the mole is. 248 00:23:22,022 --> 00:23:26,382 We'll have it right away being shadowed by detectives. 249 00:23:26,462 --> 00:23:27,902 Just like in the movie. 250 00:23:28,502 --> 00:23:31,742 And we got it right away caught red-handed. 251 00:23:35,822 --> 00:23:38,702 Corporate espionage at its best. 252 00:23:38,782 --> 00:23:43,182 Eppler. I knew it. That dirty dog. The rat. 253 00:23:43,262 --> 00:23:45,662 I immediately had him arrested. 254 00:23:45,742 --> 00:23:50,302 He is in custody and will remain there for a while. 255 00:23:50,382 --> 00:23:53,382 I have also sued Köhler's lawyer. 256 00:23:53,462 --> 00:23:55,222 Who is that other man? 257 00:23:55,302 --> 00:23:58,262 Christoph Fromm. Investigative journalist. 258 00:23:58,342 --> 00:24:01,062 If it bites, he won't let go anymore. 259 00:24:01,142 --> 00:24:04,222 Don't worry, nothing will come from that corner. 260 00:24:04,302 --> 00:24:07,102 I also have Fromm criminally charged. 261 00:24:07,182 --> 00:24:10,382 He's looking forward to it now before he publishes anything. 262 00:24:10,462 --> 00:24:13,582 As mentioned, nothing to worry about. 263 00:24:14,742 --> 00:24:16,462 Thanks to Urs Balzli. 264 00:24:40,382 --> 00:24:42,862 I'm very sorry. Thank you. 265 00:24:42,942 --> 00:24:45,075 Frankfurt Convention Center 266 00:24:47,022 --> 00:24:50,937 Mr. Lebert. I found you. This looks like a maze. 267 00:24:51,062 --> 00:24:53,942 Christoph Fromm. -Nice to meet you. 268 00:24:54,662 --> 00:24:56,062 Potato soup? 269 00:24:57,262 --> 00:24:59,022 She's hot. -Please. 270 00:24:59,782 --> 00:25:02,062 Yes. very nice that you wanted to come. 271 00:25:03,702 --> 00:25:07,462 When an insider promises information. I just can't refuse. 272 00:25:07,542 --> 00:25:09,475 And then also potato soup. 273 00:25:18,622 --> 00:25:20,955 I don't know where to start. 274 00:25:22,942 --> 00:25:26,902 Terrible, that whole cum-ex thing. Just awful. 275 00:25:28,982 --> 00:25:32,449 I can imagine well that you, as co-owner... 276 00:25:33,902 --> 00:25:35,862 And then something like that in your own office. 277 00:25:35,942 --> 00:25:38,942 You don't even know what's involved. 278 00:25:39,022 --> 00:25:44,102 Absolute. I'm kicking myself that I ignored my instincts. 279 00:25:45,182 --> 00:25:47,822 You're right. I am partly responsible. 280 00:25:47,902 --> 00:25:52,062 But I am completely outside the operational side of the company. 281 00:25:52,142 --> 00:25:53,422 -I barely know him. 282 00:25:53,502 --> 00:25:57,182 I do the corporate structure. Corporate law... 283 00:25:59,742 --> 00:26:04,182 Yet I had already realized that that something was wrong. 284 00:26:06,302 --> 00:26:10,035 But they have assured me every time that everything was legal. 285 00:26:10,502 --> 00:26:11,902 Every time. 286 00:26:13,782 --> 00:26:16,742 Unbelievable. Who assured you that? 287 00:26:19,942 --> 00:26:24,022 Your own Hausner? 288 00:26:32,342 --> 00:26:35,862 He still decides on the acquisition at? Yes. 289 00:26:40,582 --> 00:26:42,822 Is he planning more cum-ex deals? 290 00:26:46,862 --> 00:26:51,742 Do investors know how those deals work? put together? Did Köhler know that? 291 00:26:54,982 --> 00:26:59,182 I don't know. I wasn't during the conversations with Kilchberger. 292 00:27:02,782 --> 00:27:05,622 Did Hausner know those deals were illegal? 293 00:27:08,622 --> 00:27:12,022 Can you prove that? Do you also have documents for that? 294 00:27:13,782 --> 00:27:17,182 I'll have to check that out. But that could well be the case. 295 00:27:18,222 --> 00:27:23,902 But you have to guarantee me that you keep my name out of the article. 296 00:27:26,262 --> 00:27:28,862 I can do my best. Yes. -Okay. Nice. 297 00:27:29,742 --> 00:27:32,662 I have nothing to do with that anyway. 298 00:27:34,182 --> 00:27:36,342 Oh, I almost forgot. 299 00:27:37,382 --> 00:27:40,742 I would go with a friend. St. Pauli vs. Fürth. 300 00:27:40,822 --> 00:27:44,889 But I'll take the next flight. Maybe it will help you. 301 00:27:55,262 --> 00:27:57,142 Unbelievable. -Yes. 302 00:28:01,222 --> 00:28:03,142 You are really good. Real. 303 00:28:03,662 --> 00:28:05,622 What do you mean? -Unbelievable. 304 00:28:08,542 --> 00:28:10,542 You almost caught me. 305 00:28:12,102 --> 00:28:14,902 How do you know that I am a St. Pauli fan? 306 00:28:14,982 --> 00:28:18,662 I have... -Unbelievable. Really very good. 307 00:28:18,742 --> 00:28:21,982 Mr. Fromm. You misunderstand that. Really and truly. 308 00:28:43,422 --> 00:28:45,142 Glad you came. 309 00:28:48,102 --> 00:28:49,769 He really wanted to see you. 310 00:29:05,862 --> 00:29:07,342 What a handsome boy. 311 00:29:24,182 --> 00:29:28,502 Do you have everything you need? -Yes, and more than that. 312 00:29:29,342 --> 00:29:33,222 All happy carcinomas. All over my body. 313 00:29:33,302 --> 00:29:36,302 'O. Has the chemo not worked?' No, so. 314 00:29:36,382 --> 00:29:40,315 The chemo was very effective. All tumor markers have decreased. 315 00:29:41,662 --> 00:29:44,702 There you stand in your nice suit and think: 316 00:29:45,582 --> 00:29:48,862 what do I have with that half-dead person? to make a lump of meat? 317 00:29:51,462 --> 00:29:52,862 I don't think so. 318 00:29:55,582 --> 00:29:57,915 I've given you the thumbs-up many times. 319 00:29:58,982 --> 00:30:01,249 Your eardrum ruptured at some point. 320 00:30:03,022 --> 00:30:07,155 I haven't forgotten all that. You probably don't either. 321 00:30:09,342 --> 00:30:11,742 You didn't have an easy childhood. 322 00:30:11,822 --> 00:30:16,022 And it wasn't easy for me either as a father. Trust me. 323 00:30:21,022 --> 00:30:23,222 Everyone has their strategy. 324 00:30:23,902 --> 00:30:25,302 Mom is sweet. 325 00:30:26,342 --> 00:30:28,142 You're smart. 326 00:30:29,422 --> 00:30:32,289 And I hit it. I've always done that. 327 00:30:33,222 --> 00:30:34,662 Maybe you hate me. 328 00:30:40,742 --> 00:30:43,075 But I can tell you one thing. 329 00:30:43,542 --> 00:30:46,542 Without me you wouldn't be standing where you are now. 330 00:30:49,422 --> 00:30:52,089 You're probably imagining things. 331 00:30:55,062 --> 00:30:57,729 But if I end up covered in dirt... 332 00:30:58,702 --> 00:31:00,222 then don't forget... 333 00:31:01,142 --> 00:31:05,342 that you got it because of my blows you've made it this far. 334 00:31:08,422 --> 00:31:10,182 It's been like this for days. 335 00:31:10,902 --> 00:31:16,022 They're tearing up all the way for fiber optic. 336 00:31:17,182 --> 00:31:19,142 Super fast internet. 337 00:31:39,342 --> 00:31:40,742 Goodbye, Mom. 338 00:32:17,942 --> 00:32:21,022 Research editorial office... 339 00:32:21,102 --> 00:32:24,182 the cum-ex scandal... 340 00:32:25,382 --> 00:32:28,782 the cum-ex connection... 341 00:32:35,062 --> 00:32:39,822 balance account Selin In vest: 0.00 Danish Krone... 342 00:32:42,262 --> 00:32:44,702 37,318,274.71 Danish kroner 343 00:32:49,262 --> 00:32:52,822 Have you seen this? Look, a real massacre. 344 00:32:52,902 --> 00:32:57,342 They have to die because of a contractor made a mess of it. 345 00:32:57,422 --> 00:32:59,102 The cables are poisonous. 346 00:33:07,422 --> 00:33:10,302 These are particularly suspicious applications. 347 00:33:10,902 --> 00:33:12,382 Hello. Niels. 348 00:33:13,822 --> 00:33:16,782 Come join us. We've already started. -Hello. 349 00:33:16,862 --> 00:33:19,422 One of them is Selin In vest. 350 00:33:20,022 --> 00:33:23,222 I have no idea who is behind Selin In vest. 351 00:33:24,342 --> 00:33:25,942 Do you know them? Niels? 352 00:33:28,022 --> 00:33:31,862 No. -The application looks very normal. 353 00:33:31,942 --> 00:33:33,982 Even though it's unusual... 354 00:33:34,062 --> 00:33:37,622 that a Dominican bank as deposit bank... 355 00:33:37,702 --> 00:33:40,982 for Danish shares. But apart from that. 356 00:33:41,062 --> 00:33:44,542 This bank is now asking a refund to... 357 00:33:44,622 --> 00:33:46,822 on behalf of their client. Selin In vest. 358 00:33:46,902 --> 00:33:49,622 But there is no tax treaty... 359 00:33:49,702 --> 00:33:52,942 between Denmark and the Dominican Republic. 360 00:33:53,022 --> 00:33:57,462 So Selin In vest isn't even coming eligible for refund. 361 00:33:57,542 --> 00:34:00,022 I'm in complete shock. 362 00:34:00,102 --> 00:34:02,662 Niels is not responsible for this. 363 00:34:02,742 --> 00:34:05,582 He cannot check all requests. 364 00:34:05,662 --> 00:34:09,582 There are almost no staff left. -But we have to do something. 365 00:34:09,662 --> 00:34:12,182 Yes. Caroline. That's why it's so important... 366 00:34:12,262 --> 00:34:15,902 that our bill will now be passed quickly. 367 00:34:15,982 --> 00:34:21,462 Then it becomes much simpler prevent unscrupulous fraudsters from... 368 00:34:21,542 --> 00:34:25,275 enrich themselves with the money of Danish taxpayers. 369 00:34:26,862 --> 00:34:30,142 Precisely. Let me be there too take a look. 370 00:34:30,222 --> 00:34:33,502 No, that's not necessary. I've already checked them. 371 00:34:33,582 --> 00:34:35,662 Oh okay. Then that's fine. 372 00:34:38,862 --> 00:34:41,702 This isn't so bad. 373 00:34:49,062 --> 00:34:51,302 Mikkel is here too. -Okay. 374 00:34:52,542 --> 00:34:54,022 Hello. -Hello. 375 00:34:54,822 --> 00:34:56,262 What is that? 376 00:34:56,342 --> 00:34:58,902 He won money at poker. Look. 377 00:34:58,982 --> 00:35:03,582 He insisted I wear them. I didn't know what to say. 378 00:35:05,702 --> 00:35:10,542 Mikkel, stop that with all those gifts. This doesn't work like that. 379 00:35:11,782 --> 00:35:14,222 Inger Brogger is already breathing down my neck. -What? 380 00:35:14,302 --> 00:35:18,262 Yes. -We leave no trace. 381 00:35:18,942 --> 00:35:22,062 No one can prove that we have done something wrong. 382 00:35:22,142 --> 00:35:24,982 I'm telling you they already have something to have in mind. 383 00:35:25,062 --> 00:35:28,942 The Dominican Republic has no tax treaty with us. 384 00:35:29,022 --> 00:35:33,702 And then? Once the money is in Lithuania. No one can trace it yet. 385 00:35:33,782 --> 00:35:37,062 Why didn't you take more money? 386 00:35:37,142 --> 00:35:40,702 Yes. Our request concerned 37.3 million kroner. 387 00:35:40,782 --> 00:35:44,222 There is still 35 million to our company account. 388 00:35:44,302 --> 00:35:49,102 Or have I misunderstood that? Why didn't you take more money? 389 00:35:50,102 --> 00:35:53,462 I just grabbed enough for the apartment in Sweden. 390 00:35:53,542 --> 00:35:55,262 You don't mean that. 391 00:35:57,902 --> 00:36:00,982 The cum-ex connection 392 00:36:06,702 --> 00:36:08,582 Oh. are you still there? 393 00:36:08,662 --> 00:36:10,862 Look what Fromm wrote. 394 00:36:10,942 --> 00:36:12,742 Yes, we are famous now. 395 00:36:12,822 --> 00:36:17,862 All taken out of thin air conclusions and accusations. 396 00:36:17,942 --> 00:36:22,275 Still, I called some friends to voice a counterpoint. 397 00:36:22,782 --> 00:36:26,662 We have to cover each other's backs. Together we will get through this. 398 00:36:26,742 --> 00:36:28,142 Naturally. 399 00:36:28,822 --> 00:36:33,502 This happens so often. Such articles. You can't do anything about that. 400 00:36:33,582 --> 00:36:36,715 It sounds dramatic now. We'll laugh about it tomorrow. 401 00:36:42,382 --> 00:36:43,902 What is? 402 00:36:47,622 --> 00:36:52,382 I got news today. My father had prostate cancer last year. 403 00:36:52,462 --> 00:36:55,195 Now it has spread to the spinal cord. 404 00:36:56,622 --> 00:36:59,102 Are you close? -No. 405 00:37:00,982 --> 00:37:03,249 There is no one I despise more. 406 00:37:06,622 --> 00:37:08,502 Want to get some air? 407 00:37:17,222 --> 00:37:21,097 They say you're with your parents must atone before their death. 408 00:37:21,222 --> 00:37:25,222 That you have to talk things out. I think that's nonsense. 409 00:37:26,302 --> 00:37:29,969 Some things you can't fix. Then don't pretend. 410 00:37:34,022 --> 00:37:35,822 I'll tell you what. Sven. 411 00:37:40,222 --> 00:37:43,089 You have achieved which few people achieve. 412 00:37:44,342 --> 00:37:48,809 Because you had nothing to fall back on and you really started from scratch. 413 00:37:51,542 --> 00:37:55,142 That's also why I'm with you wanted to start a company. 414 00:37:58,862 --> 00:38:01,222 I see all those millionaire sons. 415 00:38:01,862 --> 00:38:04,142 Born with one golden spoon in their ass... 416 00:38:04,222 --> 00:38:06,755 and then pretend to mean something. 417 00:38:07,782 --> 00:38:09,182 But you are different. 418 00:38:11,182 --> 00:38:14,582 You don't owe anyone anything. Only yourself. 419 00:38:17,062 --> 00:38:20,982 And me maybe. You wear decent suits now. 420 00:38:53,422 --> 00:38:54,942 That thing beeps. 421 00:38:56,622 --> 00:38:58,342 What? -It beeps. Olga. 422 00:39:00,342 --> 00:39:02,422 It beeps. -Okay. okay. 423 00:39:14,342 --> 00:39:17,222 That's not right. It was 37.3 million. 424 00:39:18,782 --> 00:39:21,182 Crowns. -No, unfortunately not. 425 00:39:22,022 --> 00:39:23,942 You only have 38 degrees. 426 00:39:24,022 --> 00:39:26,782 I'll make a cold compress, okay? -Okay. 427 00:39:28,262 --> 00:39:31,542 Olga, I have to go to work now. -Real? 428 00:39:40,342 --> 00:39:43,142 Hello? Mr. Jensen? -Hello. 429 00:39:54,102 --> 00:39:56,822 Nice to meet you. Niels. -Hello. 430 00:39:56,902 --> 00:39:58,969 I got your name from reception. 431 00:40:01,142 --> 00:40:02,542 Who are you? 432 00:40:04,982 --> 00:40:06,582 Are you not feeling well? 433 00:40:12,062 --> 00:40:13,942 Okay. Close your eyes. 434 00:40:14,902 --> 00:40:17,702 Why? -That will do you good. Trust me. 435 00:40:19,062 --> 00:40:21,462 Close your eyes. -Okay. 436 00:40:25,582 --> 00:40:29,582 Imagine that you are a little girl with a hair braid. 437 00:40:30,902 --> 00:40:33,782 A thick, long, sturdy braid. 438 00:40:34,742 --> 00:40:39,942 The girl has a cheerful character. She should be carefree. 439 00:40:42,862 --> 00:40:44,742 But something is weighing her down. 440 00:40:45,982 --> 00:40:52,302 There's something dark about it, something heavy on her braid. 441 00:40:53,622 --> 00:40:58,422 But the girl takes a large pair of scissors. 442 00:40:59,182 --> 00:41:02,182 With that she just cuts off that braid. 443 00:41:09,982 --> 00:41:12,782 Do you feel how much lighter you feel now? 444 00:41:14,382 --> 00:41:15,942 How relieved? 445 00:41:19,142 --> 00:41:21,382 Welcome back, Mr. Jensen. 446 00:41:22,222 --> 00:41:26,382 I have some questions about it your refund forms. Breakfast? 447 00:41:32,142 --> 00:41:33,942 Good morning, Mr. Lebert. 448 00:41:49,862 --> 00:41:52,582 Which floor? -Also the 32nd. 449 00:42:21,022 --> 00:42:23,502 After you. -Thank you. 450 00:42:30,702 --> 00:42:32,942 We come for you. Mr Lebert. 451 00:42:33,022 --> 00:42:36,502 My name is Birkwald, lead prosecutor in the case... 452 00:42:36,582 --> 00:42:40,342 which the Cologne public prosecutor's office filed against your company. 453 00:42:40,422 --> 00:42:42,422 Here's our search warrant. 454 00:42:45,302 --> 00:42:46,902 Mr. Lebert? -Yes? 455 00:42:47,902 --> 00:42:50,822 Mr. Hausner will be here any minute. 456 00:42:51,622 --> 00:42:55,422 Then we can. Birkwald, from the Cologne public prosecutor's office. 457 00:42:55,502 --> 00:43:00,702 Can I have a map of it? this floor and all areas? 458 00:43:16,662 --> 00:43:19,222 Good morning. Ingrid. What is? Ingrid? 459 00:43:19,302 --> 00:43:22,262 Frankfurt Police. Step away from your computer. 460 00:43:35,702 --> 00:43:37,382 Klaus, I need help. 461 00:43:37,462 --> 00:43:40,182 Can you please me tonight Pick up in Munich at eight o'clock? 462 00:43:40,262 --> 00:43:42,342 Parking Sendling-Westpark. 463 00:43:42,422 --> 00:43:46,755 I have to go to Switzerland. But not with my car. I'm counting on you.