Deutsche Bank offices raided in money laundering probe

BBC News - WorldCenterEN 2 min read 100% complete January 28, 2026 at 06:31 PM

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Deutsche Bank's offices in Frankfurt and Berlin were raided by German officials as part of a money laundering investigation. The probe, involving the Federal Criminal Police Office, targets "unknown individuals and employees" at the bank who allegedly maintained business relationships with foreign companies suspected of money laundering. The prosecutor's office declined to provide further details on the companies or transactions involved. German media reports suggest a possible link to Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich, who denies any knowledge of the investigation and insists he has always acted lawfully. Deutsche Bank's share price fell nearly 2% following news of the raid, which overshadows the bank's upcoming full-year results announcement. This is not the first time Deutsche Bank has been investigated for similar activities.

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