HOLT - Der Windkraft-Schwindler

Entrepreneur Hendrik Richard Holt claimed to be revolutionizing wind power, but instead built an empire on lies. The documentary reveals how this charismatic con man, along with family members, swindled millions through bogus wind energy projects-all while moving in the highest political and social circles. While wind power expansion stagnated due to a lack of permits, he offered projects with a chance of success. However, he used forged documents and promises to defraud investors of millions and finance a life of lavish luxury. His biggest planned heist targeted a haul of over a billion euros. For a long time, no one wanted to believe the blatant fraud, until an ambitious public prosecutor entered the picture. What followed was a hair-raising game of cat and mouse, culminating in a spectacular climax in a luxury suite at the Hotel Adlon in 2020.

HOLT - Der Windkraft-Schwindler is a 2026 documentary crime movie directed by Jan Peter. It holds an IMDb rating of 7.8/10 from 37 votes and runs 1h 29m.