Fabio De Masi can explain like no other why financial scandals have become increasingly common in recent years, how these forms of tax fraud, money laundering and financial crime work, and how they could be stopped - if one wanted to. Whether it was the financial crisis, the Wirecard scandal, or the Warburg Bank's Cum-Ex transactions – politicians rolled out the red carpet for the gangsters in pinstriped suits. How could this be? Hardly anyone knows the reasons and background better than Fabio De Masi, who, not least due to his meticulous work as a member of the Wirecard parliamentary inquiry committee, has earned a reputation as a "financial detective" among politicians. In this book, Fabio De Masi sheds light on the systemic causes of financial crises, the driving forces behind recent financial scandals, and the battle for control of the financial and information superhighway on the internet. He also offers insights into the inner workings of parliament and his own motivations. And he explains what needs to be done now to protect our democracy. New product