Danske CEO Thomas Borgen, has resigned after the full extent of problems at the Estonian branch were uncovered. The realisation is dawning that what has been uncovered is probably the largest ever money-laundering scandal in history.
“Europe has a major money-laundering problem,” said anti-corruption expert Nienke Palstra, at campaign group Global Witness. “Until we see senior executives held fully accountable for criminal wrongdoing and serious fines for the banks involved, this kind of scandal will continue for decades to come.”