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Deutsche Bank, Epstein, Trump, and Putin
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Deutsche Bank and Jeffrey Epstein
Banking Relationship: Deutsche Bank served as one of Jeffrey Epstein’s primary banks from 2013 until 2018.
Red Flags Ignored: Despite internal compliance teams raising concerns, the bank retained Epstein due to his wealth and social connections.
Suspicious Activity: Epstein and his associates withdrew large sums of cash, and the bank failed to properly scrutinize transactions, including payments for legal expenses and settlements, according to regulators.
Settlements: In 2020, New York regulators fined the bank $150 million over these failures. In 2023, Deutsche Bank agreed to pay $75 million to settle a lawsuit with Epstein’s victims, without admitting wrongdoing.
Deutsche Bank and Donald Trump
Long-term Lending: Deutsche Bank was a primary lender to The Trump Organization for over two decades, spanning from the 1990s to his presidency.
Questionable Loans: The bank loaned Trump hundreds of millions of dollars, even after he defaulted on previous loans, a decision that raised, and continues to raise, questions about risk management.
Suspicious Activity Reports: Anti-money laundering specialists at the bank reportedly flagged multiple transactions involving Trump companies as suspicious, but these concerns were sometimes ignored by senior management.
Investigation Target: The bank's dealings with Trump have been the subject of congressional subpoenas and state investigations into his financial dealings.
Deutsche Bank, Russia, and Vladimir Putin
Money Laundering: Deutsche Bank has been involved in multiple scandals, including a "mirror trading" scheme that allowed Russian clients to launder roughly $10 billion.
Kremlin Ties: The bank has had business dealings with associates of Vladimir Putin, including Russian oligarchs and individuals with ties to the Russian mafia.
Raids and Penalties: Deutsche Bank has faced multiple raids on its Frankfurt headquarters over the years, including in 2018 and 2026, due to investigations into money laundering and failure to comply with reporting obligations.
Banking Relationship: Deutsche Bank served as one of Jeffrey Epstein’s primary banks from 2013 until 2018.
Red Flags Ignored: Despite internal compliance teams raising concerns, the bank retained Epstein due to his wealth and social connections.
Suspicious Activity: Epstein and his associates withdrew large sums of cash, and the bank failed to properly scrutinize transactions, including payments for legal expenses and settlements, according to regulators.
Settlements: In 2020, New York regulators fined the bank $150 million over these failures. In 2023, Deutsche Bank agreed to pay $75 million to settle a lawsuit with Epstein’s victims, without admitting wrongdoing.
Deutsche Bank and Donald Trump
Long-term Lending: Deutsche Bank was a primary lender to The Trump Organization for over two decades, spanning from the 1990s to his presidency.
Questionable Loans: The bank loaned Trump hundreds of millions of dollars, even after he defaulted on previous loans, a decision that raised, and continues to raise, questions about risk management.
Suspicious Activity Reports: Anti-money laundering specialists at the bank reportedly flagged multiple transactions involving Trump companies as suspicious, but these concerns were sometimes ignored by senior management.
Investigation Target: The bank's dealings with Trump have been the subject of congressional subpoenas and state investigations into his financial dealings.
Deutsche Bank, Russia, and Vladimir Putin
Money Laundering: Deutsche Bank has been involved in multiple scandals, including a "mirror trading" scheme that allowed Russian clients to launder roughly $10 billion.
Kremlin Ties: The bank has had business dealings with associates of Vladimir Putin, including Russian oligarchs and individuals with ties to the Russian mafia.
Raids and Penalties: Deutsche Bank has faced multiple raids on its Frankfurt headquarters over the years, including in 2018 and 2026, due to investigations into money laundering and failure to comply with reporting obligations.
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