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Raid on Deutsche Bank over Money Laundering Suspicions

Published January 28, 2026, 15:01
Raid on Deutsche Bank over Money Laundering Suspicions

Deutsche Bank is at the center of an investigation into potential money laundering, with a raid on its headquarters in Frankfurt and a branch in Berlin. The investigation, conducted by the Federal Criminal Police Office (BKA), concerns suspicious business relationships with foreign companies allegedly used to legitimize illegal income. The focus of the investigation is the bank's relationship with Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich and the late submission of a suspicious activity report. Authorities did not receive sufficient transparency from the bank, leading to the raid. Deutsche Bank has fully cooperated with the authorities, while its stock is down 3%.