German Federal Police Search Deutsche Bank Offices in Frankfurt and Berlin Amid Money Laundering Investigation
German authorities searched Deutsche Bank offices today in a money laundering probe. The bank confirmed the raids as shares fell 3.2 percent in Frankfurt.
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On 28 January 2026 German federal police carried out searches at Deutsche Bank AG locations in Frankfurt and Berlin. Frankfurt prosecutors described the case as related to money laundering and noted that the investigation is currently ongoing. The coordinated action in DE 
DEtargeted Germany’s largest lender during business hours on Wednesday.
DEtargeted Germany’s largest lender during business hours on Wednesday.Frankfurt prosecutors said they are investigating as-yet-unnamed persons and bank employees in connection with the case. Following the news of the police activity, shares of Deutsche Bank AGwere 3.2% lower in early afternoon trade on the day of the reported searches. The market reaction reflects immediate investor sensitivity to legal and regulatory developments involving the institution.
