UK ethical fintech boss tried to set up arms deals with Wirecard’s Marsalek

Financial Times Wednesday 22 July 2026, 04:00 UTC 1 min read

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Algbra founder sought to help businessman later exposed as a fraudster and spy raise $2.75bn to buy Russian military tech

UK (LOCATION) fintech (ORG) Wirecard (ORG) Marsalek Algbra (PERSON) Russian (ORG)

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UK ethical fintech boss tried to set up arms deals with Wirecard’s Marsalek

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