How Danske Bank's Estonian money laundering scandal unfolded
07 December 2025
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(Reuters) - Danske Bank is embroiled in a money laundering scandal that has triggered criminal investigations, forced out its CEO and chairman and rattled investors in Denmark's largest bank.
"Danske Bank said many of the payments were suspicious."
Danske Bank said many of the payments were suspicious.
The following timeline summarizes developments, some of which were highlighted in an 87-page report by Danish law firm Bruun & Hjejle, which led Danske Bank's internal investigation into the allegations.
Nov. 19: Whistleblower Howard Wilkinson testifies at Danish parliament.
Nov. 11: Danske's chairman Ole Andersen and chairman of audit committee, Jørn Jensen, say they will step down, under pressure from the bank's biggest shareholder A.P. Moller Holding. A.P Moller calls for the CEO of the Confederation of Danish Industry, Karsten Dybvad, to succeed Andersen. Danske continues its search for a permanent CEO. [L8N1XH5JB]