Which authority is recorded against Swedbank AB — former chief executive?

The entry is recorded against Svea Court of Appeal · Swedish Economic Crime Authority, in the Sweden jurisdiction, under the theme Investor disclosure · Estonian branch.

What is the current status of this entry?

Status: Convicted on appeal — further appeal reported. Last recorded change: 30 January 2023. The matter arose or was first recorded on 20 February 2019.

How was this matter brought to light?

Criminal prosecution. Each statement in the entry reflects material already published by a named source; nothing beyond those sources is asserted or inferred.

Where can the primary sources for SE-2024-01 be checked?

The entry links to Reuters, 10 September 2024.

SE-2024-01 · Sweden · 2024

Swedish appeals court convicts a former bank chief executive over statements on Estonian money laundering

A Swedish appeals court overturned an earlier acquittal and sentenced the bank's former chief executive to 15 months in prison for gross swindling, in connection with statements made to investors about anti-money-laundering work at the Estonian branch. Her lawyer stated an intention to appeal.

Empty Nordic courtroom, illustrating the Swedish appeals court judgment — Illustrative image · Swedbank AB — former chief executive

Institution: Swedbank AB — former chief executive
Authority: Svea Court of Appeal · Swedish Economic Crime Authority
Status: Convicted on appeal — further appeal reported
Theme: Investor disclosure · Estonian branch
Raised by: Criminal prosecution
Jurisdiction: Sweden
Matter arose: 20 February 2019
Last recorded: 30 January 2023

What the sources record

The judgment was reported on 10 September 2024. The defendant was convicted on one count and acquitted on six others.

The matter remains subject to appeal, and the presumption of innocence applies to any count not finally determined.

Individuals named in this case

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Court record

Birgitte Bonnesen

Former chief executive, Swedbank AB

Base · Stockholm

Convicted on appeal of gross swindling, 15 months — further appeal reported

A Swedish appeals court overturned an earlier acquittal on 10 September 2024, convicting on one count relating to statements to investors about anti-money-laundering work at the Estonian branch and acquitting on six others. Her lawyer stated an intention to appeal.

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Primary sources

Reuters, 10 September 2024

Questions and answers on this entry

What does register entry SE-2024-01 record?: Swedish appeals court convicts a former bank chief executive over statements on Estonian money laundering. A Swedish appeals court overturned an earlier acquittal and sentenced the bank's former chief executive to 15 months in prison for gross swindling, in connection with statements made to investors about anti-money-laundering work at the Estonian branch. Her lawyer stated an intention to appeal.
Which authority is recorded against Swedbank AB — former chief executive?: The entry is recorded against Svea Court of Appeal · Swedish Economic Crime Authority, in the Sweden jurisdiction, under the theme Investor disclosure · Estonian branch.
What is the current status of this entry?: Status: Convicted on appeal — further appeal reported. Last recorded change: 30 January 2023. The matter arose or was first recorded on 20 February 2019.
How was this matter brought to light?: Criminal prosecution. Each statement in the entry reflects material already published by a named source; nothing beyond those sources is asserted or inferred.
Where can the primary sources for SE-2024-01 be checked?: The entry links to Reuters, 10 September 2024.

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