A bomb explodes in Germany's finest department store, the start of a crime spree.

Arno Funke's life suddenly turns around as he becomes rich, goes on a trip to Spain with his mates and falls in love with Anais; when he's about to run out of money, he starts blackmailing again.

Arno tries to enjoy time with Anais and their son while police remain unaware; he soon realizes his money is running low and he needs more to support his family.

Arno struggles with past issues and financial problems; tension grows at home as he repeatedly fails to complete money exchanges with police.

The police faces hatred from the entire nation because Scrooge keeps getting away; Arno invents an elaborate method for handing over money; the police gets closer to Scrooge with new negotiation tactics.

Arno and the police are both frustrated after their many respective failures but are not ready to give up yet; in the showdown, Arno once again tries his luck, but the other side is prepared this time.