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10+
2024
Crime
Notorious Crimes
The Idol
Season 1, Episode 3
: As the media fixates on his whereabouts, Kerviel is forced into hiding. Then, after the state presses criminal charges, Kerviel breaks his silence -- exploiting the media's obsession with him to rally public opinion.
Just US$4,99/month*
10+
2024
Crime
Notorious Crimes
The Idol
Season 1, Episode 3
: As the media fixates on his whereabouts, Kerviel is forced into hiding. Then, after the state presses criminal charges, Kerviel breaks his silence -- exploiting the media's obsession with him to rally public opinion.
Just ₱87/month*
About the Series
Breaking the Bank: One Trader, 50 Billion
Jérôme Kerviel -- the trader who hid €50 billion in trades at a major international bank -- and his former superiors reveal all sides of the scandal.
Episodes
1. Just One Man
On January 24, 2008, French bank Société Générale announces a sudden loss of €4.9 billion, leading to an investigation of trader Jérôme Kerviel.
2. Delta One
When the bank discovers €50 billion in hidden trades, a specialist is brought in to sell the positions and divert a market crash.
3. The Idol
As charges loom, Kerviel speaks out against the system he claims encouraged his risky trades, using the media frenzy to rally public opinion.
4. And Yet, It Governs Us
In the years following his trial, Kerviel's case reveals deep flaws in the global financial system as further testimonies come to light.
