Danske Bank reported asset management whistleblower to police for attempted blackmail

Danske Bank reported a former employee from its Asset Management department in Finland to the police for attempted blackmail, but the case was subsequently dismissed. A lawyer specializing in whistleblower cases says it looks bad for both parties.
Photo: Thomas Borberg
Photo: Thomas Borberg
by SIMON LUND CHRISTIANSEN & Peter S. Mygind, translated by catherine brett

A few months ago, outgoing board chairman Karsten Dybvad told AMWatch’s sister media FinansWatch that Danske Bank employees could feel safe and confident when bringing information ”forward and into the light”.

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