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Germany: Investigation at Deutsche Bank Concerns Roman Abramovich

Published January 28, 2026, 15:13
Germany: Investigation at Deutsche Bank Concerns Roman Abramovich

A German investigation is underway at Deutsche Bank regarding the delayed submission of reports of suspicious activity related to Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich. The investigation is linked to a potential violation of the Foreign Trade and Payments Act, given that Abramovich has been under EU sanctions since March 2022. Authorities had requested information from the bank but did not receive sufficient transparency, leading to a raid by the Federal Criminal Police Office (BKA). The bank is alleged to have delayed reporting suspicious transactions linked to the oligarch. The prosecution confirmed it is investigating a 58-year-old businessman from the Russian Federation.