[MtnClimber]

It seems some national governments operate in a similar manner.

[ClearCase_guy]

Germany, France, and the UK are approaching the level of failed states.

[mewzilla]

I will bet every country in Western Europe is cooking its books.

Every, single, sodding country.

[proxy_user]

Here is some very detailed background information:

https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/frontline/article/jan-marsalek-wirecard-moscow/

A long article that fills in the background.