Business · 22 July 2026

Prosecutors search Deutsche Bank over old tax fraud claims

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German prosecutors searched Deutsche Bank's Frankfurt headquarters on Wednesday, investigating alleged fraudulent tax claims by its Postbank subsidiary between 2008 and 2010. The bank confirmed the search, stating it was cooperating fully as a third party in the matter. The investigation relates to a scheme involving stock trades around dividend payouts, which authorities consider tax fraud.

By BriefTea Editorial · 22 July 2026 at 15:14

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