"PREVIOUSLY" "Because of the marks on his throat, I requested detectives on the scene." "He worked at the wind farm." "Good morning." "East Manchester Invest has preempted a lot of our trade with Germany." "This is confidential." "Find the insider." " Claudia from Legal." " You know Sebastian?" " I have the insider." " The police called me two months ago." "They suspect someone higher up of wide-scale fraud." " He wants to implicate you." " So what do you suggest we do?" "Your son was found dead this morning." "He's covering something up." " They scare them into silence." " Stay away from that company." " So, what is it?" "Good?" "Bad?" " A bad day." "We'll offer you 1.2 million." "We can't afford more than 1.2." "I don't want him to grow up here." "You're a car thief?" "I know some guys if you're interested in some easy money." " Mom feels better." " Are you crying, Dad?" "No." "Hi, it's me." "Are the Serbs looking for new BMWs?" "I break into the car." "You handle the sale, and we split the money." "Claudia is our new head of legal department." "I'm with the fraud squad." "Has your case been closed?" " Yes." " Will you help me stop them?" "INDISTINCT CHATTER" " My goodness." "Nice power outfit!" " Posh, isn't it?" " Is it new?" " Are you keeping tabs on my clothes?" " No, but it looks expensive." " You don't want to know." " How big is your salary now?" " We haven't negotiated it yet." "It's all gone so quickly." "Do you think our energy minister has a thing for Sander?" "INAUDIBLE" "No." "I don't know." "HE TESTS THE MIC" "The largest offshore wind farm in Denmark was built in record time without compromising on quality at any time." "What are you up to?" "Sebastian never heard of you." "I must be mistaken." "I don't know what you think you're doing, but stay away from us." "You got that?" "...and put Energreen in the position of market leader." "Our CEO, Alexander Sødergren." "Thank you very much." "Please, take a seat." " Coffee?" " Please." "It looks like dishwater, but..." "Energreen is a leading Danish company." "They've gotten the Gazelle Award four times for being the fastest growing." " Or rather the Cheat Medal." " How?" "With energy futures." "That is, stock in energy that hasn't been produced yet on the German market." " What about the Ukrainian workers?" " Yes, they..." "They're only pawns in the game." "If I'm right, it's more serious than the problems of a few Russians." "Ukrainians!" "Dead Ukrainians." "I cut one of them down myself!" "Right." "The people responsible aren't focusing on that." "If we want to bust them, we have to think like them." "They aren't idiots like the thugs you deal with." " Our customers are more clever." " So what do they focus on?" "The bottom line." "The money." "Everything else is just a means to an end." "So we follow the money." "FOLLOW THE MONEY" "Why didn't you talk to the minister about subsidies while she was here?" "It wasn't the right time." "It was a celebration, Ulrik." "As your CFO, I must tell you that we have to be careful." "The government is said to propose a bill to change subsidies on green energy and cut them on wind energy." "The slightest reduction will make our budget fall apart." " Those rumours are always around." " Our liquidity is under great pressure." "If the subsidy schemes are cut, I don't know what we'll do." " Don't panic, Ulrik." " Talk to the minister." "Focus on what you're good at, and I'll do the same." "KNOCK ON DOOR" "Yes?" "It'll be fine, Ulrik." "DOOR CLOSES" " We need to talk." " Quickly." "I'm on my way out." "I know, but it's about the front running." "Peter Søndergård has to go." "Not right now." " He threatened me today." " I haven't got time..." " This can't wait." " Then come with me." "Peter has been with us from the start." "He's the best trader in the business." "He brings in millions." "Legally." "He's too dangerous to have around." "The police will investigate him and Krüger." "You're right, but there's a hitch." "For legal reasons, the less I know about what you know, the better." "OK." " Can you put it in hypothetical terms?" " Seriously?" "Yes." "Can you?" "Let's say that Peter wasn't acting alone." " Who?" " Let's call him Mark." "Nyager." "We have to shut it down now." "All right." "Make a deal with them and get rid of them." "What are the consequences for your wind farms if the subsidies are cut?" "It's very simple." "If it's true that the government will reduce them, the damage to the industry and to Denmark will be incalculable." "And our new offshore wind farm wouldn't exist without the subsidies." " So you're dependent on them?" " Of course." "Some might say that you make money off them." "Subsidies aren't a bonus or supplement given to rich turbine manufacturers." "If the subsidies are cut, the Danish wind farm dream dies." "Mogens, tell us everything you know." "They've destroyed the evidence." "That's all there is to it." "They?" "She." "Claudia Moreno." " What do you know about her?" " She's talented and ambitious." "You said that front running was approved by people in high places." "How high?" "I've told you all I know." " Then tell us again." " There's nothing more to say." " Yesterday you were willing enough." " He got a good severance package." "And in return, you signed a non-disclosure agreement." "How much did it cost them, Mogens?" " Are we done?" " Not at all." "Far from it." "This is an interrogation." " I told you everything I know." " How about a name?" " Who the hell are you?" " I'll tell you." "I'm the guy who will investigate everything you've ever done and do my utmost to make sure you never have another career unless you give us what we want." "You might want to take a look at East Manchester Invest." "Right." "We want to investigate East Manchester Invest." " That's where the trade is." " What trade?" "In energy." "German energy that hasn't been produced yet." " Where did you find this guy?" " He's here on a temporary basis." "It's about futures on the EX market." "Crosscheck East Manchester's trading with Energreen's major acquisitions that change the market." "Of course we'll look into it." "Is that all we have to go on?" " Yes, it is." "We need your help." " Okay." "We'll get back to you in a week." "PHONE RINGS" " Hard evidence could take two months." " What do we do in the meantime?" "Wait." " Did you tell him about our procedure?" " Yes, but he's new." "Hello!" "CHEERING" " Look who's here!" " Is it someone's birthday today?" "I'm a clown bringing a gift." "Is it your birthday?" "No?" "Is it yours?" "THEY LAUGH" "Whose birthday is it then?" "Is it his?" "Is today your birthday?" " What's his name?" " Milas." " Let's sing Happy Birthday." " Yes." "THEY SING" "MILAS CRIES" "There, there." " It's all these people." " Hey there." " You were wonderful." " So are you." "Hey, man." "What's up?" "I'm waiting for you." "It suits you." " It's my son's birthday." " I was in Køge talking to the Serbs." "We have to get hold of that car soon." "I told them we could lift a BMW 645." " And we can, but not right now." " I told them today." "Then you're a fucking idiot." "It's my son's birthday." " You're a fucking clown." " They have trust issues." "They want to meet you." " Give me 20 minutes." " You're bad!" " Hey." " What's up?" " Is this the guy?" " Yes." "This is Nicky." "He's the best." "We'll get you a BMW." "A 645Ci in four days." "Bimse will drive it down." "Do you have to build it first?" "I'm thorough." "It minimises the risks." "We need it by 7:00 p.m. tomorrow." "We have a buyer." "Can you manage it?" " Yeah, okay." "It's a deal." " No, it isn't." "What?" "We aren't here for our amusement." "I said you could have it in four days, not tomorrow at 7:00 p.m." " So find someone else." " What's the problem?" " It's more expensive." " Why didn't you say so?" " I'm telling you now." " How much?" "Let's say another 20,000." "THEY DISCUSS" " How about for 10?" " Okay." "For 10, you'll have it the day after tomorrow." "What are you doing here?" "We've a meeting with the head of Legal." " I know." " Get him." "And bring some coffee." "Management is aware of your cooperation with East Manchester in front running." "Unfortunately, we have to terminate you with immediate effect." "We refuse to discuss this with you." "If Mogens isn't here..." "Mogens doesn't work here any more." "I'm the new head of Legal." "This won't be made public." "I have a severance package for you, including a small compensation and a joint agreement." "It just needs your signature." "You have until tomorrow." " Has Sander approved the agreement?" " Of course." "I have full authority." "I don't think you know who your new friend is." "I almost feel sorry for you." "You won't last a month in this job." "Let's go." " Come and play FIFA with me." " I'd like to, but I have work to do." " Why can't I stay at Dad's then?" " Steen is just as busy as I am." " Come on, Mom." "Can't we play?" " No, sweetie." " Why not?" " I have to finish this for tomorrow." " Why can't you play?" " Play against the computer." "It's no fun." "One game, and then to bed." " But I don't want to go to bed." " Yes, you do." "HE CHEERS" "Goodnight." "Sleep tight." "PARTNER FIRED FROM RENOWNED LAW FIRM" " Claudia?" " When were you going to tell me?" " I tried, but you're so busy." " Nonsense." "Just in the last few days." " So now what?" " Well, it's only just happened." " So I have to give it some thought." " No plan?" "It's nice to have some time off and relax and reflect." " That's not like you." " I'll be fine." " My breakfast is none of your business." " Let's all eat the same thing." "Yoghurt is disgusting." "Rotten, old thick milk." " I don't want mackerel for lunch." " And no liver paste for me." " I can do that." " Please, Mom." "Dad's lunches are yucky." "Come on now." "Mom needs to relax." " Making lunch won't give me an attack." " I made tea." " I'll start with coffee." " There's fruit in the fridge." " Isn't Mom having yoghurt?" " No, no dairy products." "Stop it!" "I know what I'm doing." "Eat your lunches, kids." "PHONE RINGS" " It's Alf." "My boss wants to meet you." " Your boss?" "So we can wiretap East Manchester Invest." "Yes." " Good morning." "Mads Justesen." " Nanna Riis." "Rumour has it that you're sweet on our department." "No, I'm helping out on a case out of interest." "Free labour is always welcome." "What can I do for you?" " We want to wiretap a Sebastian Krüger." " Why?" "He owns East Manchester Invest." "We suspect he's engaged in front running." " With a company called Energreen." " Right." "You've been after them for a while, Alf." "Did you tell him about the Cheat Medal?" "It's a big company, so it's interesting." "What proof do you have?" "The supervisory authority is looking into their trading, but until they're done, we don't have anything concrete." "You want a wiretap on "We don't have anything concrete, but expect to"?" " We have good reason to think so." " That won't hold up in court, you know." " I thought..." " That a stranger would loosen me up." "Sorry, boys." "Get me something more concrete, and then I'll help you." " So we just sit and wait?" " Our cases are very prolonged." "Meeting adjourned." "Have a nice day." "You, too." "This is the second time we've been told to wait." "How long do your cases take?" "Give me an average." " Sometimes they take a year." " Okay." "Sometimes..." "Seven or eight years." "Seven or eight years?" "I see." " Give me Krüger's number." " Why?" " Just give it to me." " But what are you..." "Alf, please." " What are you going to do?" " You'll see." " Are you submitting Laurits's case?" " We're getting a wiretap." " I just need the phone numbers." " Put this one on the list." " Laurits didn't mention it." " You know what it's like." " He gave it to you?" " Who the hell else?" "Alf, it's me." "The wiretap is on." "It's been approved." "Those two contracts were returned this morning." " They didn't sign them." " Correct." "You have to find a solution." "Were you aware of the front running?" " What?" " Were you?" "Yes." "I approved it." "Why did you let them do it?" "We were financially stretched a while ago." "I asked my best traders to move a lot of money." " Beyond our usual limits?" " Yes." "Far beyond." "But it all panned out, so I turned a blind eye to their scam." " Is there proof that you approved it?" " No." " You didn't put it in writing?" " Claudia, I'm not an idiot." "I have a meeting at the Ministry of Climate and Energy." "I expect you to find a solution." "Yes." "This is your job." "Is it a problem?" "No." "Give them a generous severance package and fire them." "I'd like to confirm the rumour that we propose to redistribute subsidies." "I'd like to emphasise that we're not cutting subsidies entirely, but we'd like to support other forms of energy." "Like solar cells." "I don't understand." "Denmark has been the world leader in wind energy since the 1970s." "30% of our energy consumption comes from wind turbines." "So isn't it a bad idea to stop that positive development?" " This bill will cost a lot of jobs." " Yes..." "But solar cells could create a lot of jobs." "Sander, are you saying that wind isn't the right way to go?" " No, I'm not." "But it's a good question." " Precisely." "Is wind the best choice?" "Wind is very expensive." "It's our own fault that our prices aren't competitive with oil and gas." "Solar is the up-and-coming thing." "Carbon cells have great potential." "Especially if the plan is for every household to have its own power plant." " Excuse me, but this is ridiculous." " I don't think so." "It is." "Denmark's brand is wind." "We're the wind country." "We're also famous for red hotdogs and draught beer." "Yet nutritional experts don't recommend them." "Are you in favour of a subsidy redistribution?" "No, not at all." "I'm saying that both have pros and cons." "I don't want to bullshit you about wind just because it's in my interest." "We do what we do, Hans, but you have to do what's best for Denmark." "Naturally." "Don't rag on your own industry like that!" "What would your chairman of the board say?" "The minister wanted to hear our opinions." "I gave her mine." " You built our largest wind farm." " It cost the government billions." "You're up to something." "I know damn well you are." " I don't know what you mean." " You're up to something!" " Whatever." " You'll regret it." "Mark my words." "Give my best to Lise." "Hi, Peter." "I hear you hang out here when you're shirking." "I took the day off." "You misunderstood me." "The severance package wasn't an offer." "You're fired." "I closed your e-mail and trader accounts." "And added half a million for each of you." "It's a good deal." "I have something for you as well." "Show this to Sander." "What is it?" "I expect you to sign the contract." "Have a nice day at work." "He told me to give you this." "What is it?" " Did you look at it?" " No, I didn't." "We have to shut this down now." "We have to talk to them." "Mm." "Hey." "Not a damn bit of activity." "I brought some pastry." "No, thanks." "I don't eat sugar." "Because you're Chinese?" "I told you that I'm not Chinese." "So what's the problem?" "He's getting a call." " Why haven't you contacted me?" " No reason." "Liar." "Are you working for someone else?" "Christ!" "I can't talk now." "We just have a detail to iron out." " Did they suss you out?" " I can't talk about it!" "Peter will meet you tonight." "Relax, Sebastian." "Don't..." "Hello?" "Hello?" "The number is registered at..." "Energreen." " All right!" "Who at Energreen?" " I don't know." "It's a company line." "Okay." "I'll find out." " What?" "How?" " I'll just find out." "Hi." "I'm from Juhl  Langager." "Our IT system is down." "We lost the numbers for your traders and can't contact them." " Why don't you call our main number?" " I don't know." "I'm not a trader." "I'm just a messenger." "I hear you have a list of phone numbers." "Made specifically for us." "I don't have a file on it." "Really?" "I came all the way across town." " You could have called first." " This wasn't my idea." "I need the list of numbers for your trading section." "It's important." "I'll print one out for you." "Could you pass me that?" "Thanks." "Thank you very much." " Sorry." " Someone's in a hurry." "Thanks." " Who was that?" " He needed the numbers for our traders." "Here." " How did you get it?" " Krüger talked to a Mark Nyager." " And there's a Peter." " They trade in futures." "Let's listen in." "Start the wiretap." "I'd like to relieve you, but I have to go home." "How do you get these wiretaps authorized?" " I've got a handle on it." " They are authorized, aren't they?" "Would you rather go through your boss?" "No." " It looks fine." " Fine." "We'll take the usual severance package, so it all looks official." "Plus two million euros in cash." " Two million euros?" " Claudia." "You must leave the country, and we'll give you four million euros." " In cash." " We can't!" " How do we get that much cash?" " You'll have the money tomorrow." "The day after you're long gone." "Deal." "What was on the USB device?" "Evidence that you approved the scam?" "Two things." "First, don't think you have a right to know more than I tell you." "And second, this is the first and last time you question my decision in a negotiation." "Understood?" "Yes." "It's over and done with." "They're gone." "I'm sure you have contracts to look at now." "If that BMW is such a problem, let's jack it in the multi-storey car park." "We'd be caught on the security cameras, wouldn't we?" "Here he comes." "Keep an eye on him." "If he leaves, call me." "Okay?" " I need to know what's going on." " Just leave the country." " I'm not going anywhere." " The money trail will lead to you." " What if the police find you?" " We'll get help." " Help?" " Yes, from Sander." " I have something on him." " What's on the iPad?" " None of your business." " I might crack under pressure." "Then don't get caught." "Hey!" "Fuck!" " I've seen you before." "You work at..." " Energreen." "So?" "Ja, ja, ja!" "We met in the multi-storey car park." " I'm talking to you!" " What do you want?" " Cool briefcase." "Cigarette?" " I don't smoke!" "Get lost!" "Nice car." " Cool briefcase." " Fuck off!" "TYRES SCREECH" " What the fuck?" "Why didn't you call me?" " I pressed the wrong number." " I should do this by myself." " Come on!" "I saved your ass." "I'm going home." "Get out." "Out!" " What about the car?" " We'll jack it tomorrow." " Get the fuck out!" " Cool down!" " What the hell?" " Hi." " Have you been shopping?" " Yes." "No problem." "So I see." " Where are the kids?" " Esther is at Sandra's." " Albert is at Mathias's." " Grab the last bag." "Honey..." " Let's go out for dinner." " What?" " Have you reserved a table?" " Yes." "Let's do it." "The last time we were here, Albert was a baby." "I remember." " They still serve scallops." " You're waiting for the béarnaise." "We don't have to talk." "And we're not." "I know you've pulled more than your weight at home." " We should do this more often." " It will be better now." "Okay?" "PHONE RINGS" "Who could that be?" "It's Preben." "I've spent hours figuring out how an extra number was added to the warrant." " Are you still at the station?" " It's not linked to the case." " I can explain." " I hope so." " I know it sounds stupid." " Very." "My office in the morning." "And cancel the wiretap at once!" "CHATTER" "I need some cash." "Four million euros." "Cash." "Thanks." "I thought I recognised your nasty silhouette." "Charity, you know, Hans?" "We so want to make a difference." "You love playing the saviour." "Solar." "You invested in solar, right?" "What are you talking about?" "You invested in solar." "That's why you sold all that crap to the doll." "You're talking about our minister." "100,000 million in solar stock or more?" "I'm going inside." "See you, Hans." "Everyone says you're clever." "Do you know what I tell them?" " What do you tell them?" " Sander is just like the rest of us." "He's just a simple businessman." "We buy, and then we sell at a profit." "Thanks for the cigarette." " What's up with you?" " What?" "Knock it off, Mads." "I've known you for 20 years." "Back then we all screwed up, but you were the nice guy." "I don't know." "You were the goody-two-shoes." "This is the third or fourth time you've become so obsessed with a case that you're about to drop the ball." "Don't you care how serious this is?" "I do care." "Unlike you and your big desk and clearance rate." " And ass-kisser bonus." "Need I go on?" " No, stop." " Things are tough with your wife..." " She has nothing to do with this." "Right." "Take two weeks off." "Relax." "Don't let the case bring you down." " Fine." " Good." "Two weeks off." "I'm not suspended, but on vacation." "He doesn't know about the wiretaps." "You promised it was above board." "What does this mean?" "That I'll take more shifts." "The wiretaps are transferred to another department." "I don't have the nerve for this." "It's too stupid." "I'll lose my job." "Christ, it's just a matter of time!" "No, you won't." "So you won't help solve the case?" "Yes, by going through financial records and looking for secret accounts and wiretapping with a warrant." " We have a warrant." " But not for this damn case!" " So the Cheat Medal spiel was hot air." " Don't you think I want to nail them?" "Do you know how much time I've spent on this?" "But if we keep this up, we'll drop the ball." "We wait for the supervisory authority." "Maybe it won't take so long." "And we shut all of this down." "It's over." "I'm out." " You invested 150m in solar?" " Nice to see you, too, Ulrik." "You know how hard pressed we are." "It's an enormous risk." " When were you going to tell me?" " There wasn't time." " Are we changing our course?" " No." "I'd like you to sell them." "Start at 4:30 p.m. and be done by 5:00." "Deal?" " Good." " What happens at 5:00?" "PHONE RINGS" " Yes?" " The transfer is ready." "Do it." "The CEO hopes you have a good trip." "Holy shit!" "That's some house!" " This time you keep an eye on him." " Yeah." "Just go." "Come on, Nicky!" "Hurry." "Fuck!" " How long will it take?" " The combination options are countless." "He's looking!" "Come on!" "Yes!" "Get in!" "PHONE RINGS" " What's up?" " I ran out of gas." " What?" "It's only been ten minutes." " It's not my fault, is it?" "Then fill it up." "You have to come." "I'm at the gas station by the airport." " The deal was that you drove it." " I don't have any money." " I can't overcharge my debit card." " Shit." "Did you fill it up?" "Get going!" "Pump number three." " Which one?" " Number three over there." "Keep the change." " You can't smoke here." " Did you pay?" "See you later." " What did you find?" " Where?" "You jumped back from the trunk." "What's in it?" "It was meant to be a surprise." "An iPad for your kid." "They love iPads." "Ding, ding, ding, ding!" "He'll love you for it." "Open it." "Shit, man!" "I was going to tell you." "What should we do?" "That's a hell of a lot!" "Okay..." "We'll count it when we meet." " You're taking the money?" " You want to leave it in the car?" " I found it." " The Serbs will take it." " I found it." "We'll split it." " I'll put it in my car." "No." " When were you going to tell me?" " Now." "Let go." "Do we trust each other?" " Do we trust each other?" " Of course." "Let go." "Follow me." "Go!" " In here." " Why don't we just ditch the car?" "They'll cut your fingers off if you don't keep your word." "Remember the number 0221." "At 5:00 p.m. the government dropped the bill on redistribution of subsidies." "Rumours have been going around." "Unnamed sources say the bill wasn't backed..." "I have Hans Bach from North Wind on the line." "Put him through." "PHONE RINGS" " Hello?" " You knew, you bastard." " Hi again, Hans." " You got us all to invest in solar." "Then you sold your stock just before the announcement, you shithead." "Did I ask you to buy stock in solar?" "Your panic attack isn't my fault." " You said solar would be subsidised." " That was never going to happen." "It's been proposed three times before." " Denmark is a wind country, as you say." " You used us to push up the price." "I bought and sold and made a small profit." " I'm just a simple businessman." " You son of a bitch!" " You're still here." " I'm working on the IPO contracts." " The USB device..." " You don't have to tell me." "But I want to." "What's on it is of a private nature." " Not about front running?" " Not at all." "We'll report Peter and Mark before the police come of their own accord." " But not until they're abroad." " Of course." "I understand if you're tired." "It's a lot of work." "You're doing a good job." "I'm very glad you're here." "Thanks very much." "Go home." "Get some sleep." "Sure." " It's settled?" " Yes." "It was a lot of money." "What do they know?" "Everything." "Should I take matters in my own hands?" "No." "Not yet." " This is not good." " Far from it." "KNOCK ON DOOR" "Hi, Steen." "Is something wrong?" " No." " With Bertram?" "He's fine." "Simone is with him." "Come in." " What's up?" " I just want to talk to you." "And tell you myself." "I got a severance package, and it's very good." "The problem is that I'm prohibited from working in the industry for two years." " What will you do?" " I can't work in this country." "But I can work abroad." "Simone has always wanted to be closer to her family in Paris." " Getting a job would be easier for her." " What are you saying?" " You can't just leave Bertram." " I don't plan to." " What's the plan then?" " To take him with me." "And move our son to Paris while I live here?" " It won't make any difference." " How does he feel about it?" "He thinks it sounds exciting." "I can't stay here and do nothing for two years." "I have him 10 days out of 14 anyway." "And look at all the piles of papers you have, because you're so busy." " Not too busy to be with my son." " You don't give your work 90%." "You give it your all." "I don't want him to be so far away." "Do you realise how far away it is?" "He'll be thousands of kilometres away every day." " I really want to do this." " Fine, Steen." "It's the best thing for me." "I can't be without a job for two years here." "Is that all?" "Yes, that's all." " What the hell took you so long?" " Relax." "We're here now." " We filled it up." " I should hope so." "THEY DISCUSS" " Do you have the money?" " The delay will cost us a lot." "That's not my problem." " I'm so sick of you." " Let's go, Nicky." " Stop it." " Hand over the money." "That's right." "Relax." " You're fucking stubborn." " Pay me." "I respect that, but we're in a hurry." "What the fuck?" "You risked our lives for peanuts." "The money in the bag will be reported." "If we refuse payment from your nice friends, they'll figure it out." "We're car thieves, so we behave like fucking car thieves." "PHONE RINGS" " Hello." " Alf here." "Sorry to bother you." " What do you want?" " I listened to the wiretap anyway." " Come over." "Now." " I'll be right there." "My car was stolen." "The money and the iPad were in it." " Pick me up." " This is a bad joke." "I told you a thousand times that this was dangerous!" "I know what I'm doing." "We still have half the money." " We have to leave the country now." " Pick me up immediately." "Turn on the light." "Holy shit!" "Fuck!" "It's a fortune." "10, 10, 10, 10..." " And an iPad." "Shit!" " Two million euros." " How much is that?" "15 million kroner." " We're fucking loaded!" "Yes, we are!" "HE CHEERS" "THEY YELL EXCITEDLY"