embarrassing comparison for the Deutsche Bank For their business relations with the now deceased sex offender Jeffrey Epsteinund in a money laundering scandal hit involved Danske Bank must pay the Bank a penalty of $ 150 million (133 million euros). The sum is compared with previous penalties, the Bank is manageable. Especially in the case of Epstein, who has taught for decades, underage women are a paying customer, however a very bad light on the internal controls of the Bank and their lack of Knowledge about their customers – at least at that time.

Tim Kanning

editor in the economy.

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The New York State Department of Financial Services (DFS) accused the Bank of significant rule breaches in connection with their business relations with Epstein and speaks of hundreds of transactions, which must be checked from the Bank in the light of the known allegations against Epstein. The Bank carried out payments to Russian Models and other women with Eastern European names, which, obviously, school fees, hotel costs and Rent were paid.

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in Addition, the Bank payments made to persons not to be noticed, which was publicly accused Epstein of the sexual abuse of young women. Also regular eye-catching cash withdrawals from a total of $ 800,000 from the Bank were gone through.