Jan Marsalek

Jan Marsalek

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Jan Marsalek, formerly a key figure in the Wirecard scandal, is now under scrutiny for allegedly acting as a spy for Russia, raising questions about his connections and the implications of his actions.

Born on Mar 15, 1982 (43 years old)

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.02%
Persistence
1 wks
Reach
300,533
Power
14,494$
Sentiment
2.76
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Germany 3 2.33 0.17% +10% 83,783,942 155,505 $3,845,000 7,136$
United States 1 3.00 0.02% +0% 331,002,651 75,023 $21,000,000 4,760$
Jamaica 1 2.00 0.07% +0% 2,961,167 1,991 $15,000 10$
United Kingdom 1 1.00 0.03% +10% 67,886,011 24,237 $2,700,000 964$
Italy 1 4.00 0.05% +0% 60,461,826 31,102 $2,000,000 1,029$
Switzerland 1 3.00 0.07% +0% 8,654,622 5,635 $700,000 456$
Serbia 1 3.00 0.05% +0% 8,737,371 4,485 $55,000 28$
New Zealand 1 3.00 0.05% +0% 4,822,233 2,556 $210,000 111$
Totals 10 568,309,823 300,534 $30,525,000 14,494$
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.

Recent Mentions

Germany Germany: Jan Marsalek reportedly offered his espionage services to China and had close contacts there. 3

Süddeutsche Zeitung: News am Abend - Nachrichten vom 20. Mai 2025 - Politik

Italy Italy: Jan Marsalek is described as an influential agent responsible for a significant infiltration into security. 4

Corriere della Sera: Le fiamme nell'ex base della Raf e le ombre di un sabotaggio russo

Switzerland Switzerland: Jan Marsalek is suspected of instructing low-level agents for espionage activities. 3

Neue Zürcher Zeitung: Ukrainische Agenten am Bodensee: wie Russland Low-Level-Spione einsetzt

Germany Germany: Jan Marsalek is implicated as the mastermind behind a spy affair involving Wirecard. 2

Süddeutsche Zeitung: Great Yarmouth: Verurteilungen in Spionage-Affäre um Wirecard-Manager Jan Marsalek - Wirtschaft

Germany Germany: Jan Marsalek is implicated as the mastermind behind a spy affair involving Wirecard. 2

Süddeutsche Zeitung: Great Yarmouth: Verurteilungen in Spionage-Affäre um Wirecard-Manager Jan Marsalek - Wirtschaft

United States United States: Jan Marsalek directed the unit of Bulgarian nationals from overseas and is wanted in Germany as the former chief operating officer of Wirecard. 3

CNN: Russian spy ring leader jailed in UK for nearly 11 years