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Germany drops probe of former Deutsche Bank board member over Wirecard

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Posted on August 10, 2021

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FRANKFURT (Reuters) – German prosecutors have dropped an investigation of former Deutsche Bank supervisory board member Alexander Schuetz for alleged insider trading of Wirecard shares, a Stuttgart state prosecutor said on Monday. Germany’s securities regulator BaFin filed a criminal complaint against Schuetz in April. Stuttgart prosecutors, which had been handling the complaint, found no initial […]

Germany Ends Investigation into Former Deutsche Bank Board Member Schuetz

FRANKFURT (Reuters) – German prosecutors have dropped an investigation of former Deutsche Bank supervisory board member Alexander Schuetz for alleged insider trading of Wirecard shares, a Stuttgart state prosecutor said on Monday.

Germany’s securities regulator BaFin filed a criminal complaint against Schuetz in April.

Stuttgart prosecutors, which had been handling the complaint, found no initial grounds for suspicion in the case and will not pursue the issue further, the Stuttgart prosecutor said.

A spokesperson for Schuetz declined to comment.

(Reporting by Tom Sims; Editing by Caroline Copley)

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the reason for the investigation of Alexander Schuetz?
The investigation was related to alleged insider trading of Wirecard shares.
Who filed the criminal complaint against Schuetz?
Germany's securities regulator BaFin filed a criminal complaint against Schuetz in April.
What did Stuttgart prosecutors conclude about the case?
Stuttgart prosecutors found no initial grounds for suspicion and decided not to pursue the issue further.
Did Schuetz provide any comments regarding the investigation?
A spokesperson for Schuetz declined to comment on the matter.

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