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German prosecutors searched Deutsche Bank's headquarters in Frankfurt on July 22, 2026, as part of an investigation into legacy tax trades. This marks the third known search of the bank by prosecutors this year. Deutsche Bank stated it is being searched as a third party and is cooperating fully. The investigation focuses on historical tax-related transactions, though specific details of the trades have not been disclosed. The bank has faced repeated scrutiny from authorities in 2026, indicating ongoing legal and regulatory challenges.
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FRANKFURT — German prosecutors have searched Deutsche Bank's headquarters in connection with legacy tax trades, marking the third time this year that authorities are known to have conducted searches at the bank.
- "Deutsche Bank is being searched as a third party in this matter and we are cooperating fully," the bank said in a statement. (Photo: EPA)
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The Business TimesWestern
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Investigators Search Deutsche Bank Headquarters Over Legacy Tax Trades