German federal police conducted simultaneous raids at Deutsche Bank’s headquarters in Frankfurt and its Berlin branch on Wednesday, January 28, 2026, as part of an ongoing investigation into alleged money‑laundering activities linked to sanctioned Russian oligarch Roman Abramovich. The bank confirmed that it is cooperating fully with prosecutors and that no additional comments will be made at this time.
The raid follows a history of regulatory scrutiny for Deutsche Bank, including a 2017 fine from the UK’s Financial Conduct Authority for inadequate anti‑money‑laundering controls and a 2018 investigation tied to the Panama Papers. The current probe focuses on transactions that may have facilitated the movement of funds through the bank’s systems, raising concerns about the adequacy of its compliance framework and its exposure to sanctions‑related risks.
The timing of the raids is significant because Deutsche Bank is scheduled to release its fourth‑quarter and full‑year 2025 earnings on January 29. Analysts had projected earnings per share of $0.72 and revenue of $7.71 billion for the quarter, after a $0.97 EPS beat and $9.44 billion revenue in Q3 2025. The bank’s Q3 results reflected a 64% year‑on‑year increase in profit before tax and a 62% cost‑to‑income ratio of 62%, underscoring the importance of the upcoming report for investors assessing the bank’s profitability trajectory.
Following the announcement of the raids, Deutsche Bank’s shares fell 2–3 % on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange, with a 3 % decline recorded at 13:30 GMT. The market reaction was driven by concerns that the regulatory investigation could lead to fines, operational disruptions, and reputational damage that might weigh on the bank’s earnings and future guidance.
The raid underscores the persistent regulatory risk facing Deutsche Bank and highlights the potential impact on its financial performance. While the bank has emphasized its cooperation with authorities, the investigation could result in penalties and increased compliance costs, which may erode margins and affect the bank’s ability to meet its 2025 revenue and cost‑to‑income targets. Investors will be watching the bank’s earnings release closely for any adjustments to guidance or disclosures related to the probe.
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