Danske Bank sued in Denmark after the hero of money laundering

Danske Bank at Suspicions on the Danish prosecutor in the field of "serious economic and international crime" (SØIK) have been reported. The suspicion concerns four cases related to the Estonian branch in 2007-2016, according to a press release.

"We expected to be pursued on a preliminary basis by SØIK following the findings and conclusions presented in September," Danske Bank Managing Director Jesper Nielsen said in a press release.

Danske Bank has stated that it has collaborated with the authorities and has "no other comment as long as the investigation is ongoing".

The stock initially responded moderately to the message. After increasing by 1%, Danske's share returned to zero.