Ever since the summer of 2020, when German payments giant Wirecard collapsed after failing to account for €1.9 billion in missing assets, its former COO Jan Marsalek has been a wanted man. The Insider previously traced Marsalek to Russia, where the Austrian national enjoys a colorful life under the protection of the Kremlin’s security services. After making minor alterations to his appearance via cosmetic surgery, Marsalek freely walks around central Moscow accompanied by his new girlfriend, an FSB employee. Initially recruited by the GRU, Marsalek has recently been cooperating extensively with the FSB, making frequent appearances at the Lubyanka. In addition, Marsalek regularly travels to the occupied territories of Ukraine to carry out “combat missions” – accompanied by soldiers of the Russian special forces.