Browder Says $1 Trillion in Dirty Money May Be Running Around Europe

Browder Says $1 Trillion in Dirty Money May Be Running Around Europe

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The transcript discusses a criminal complaint against Swedbank for handling $176 million linked to the death of Sergei Blake Nightsky. It explores the broader money laundering scandal involving European banks, particularly focusing on Danske Bank's $234 billion case. The investigation reveals how illicit funds flow through banks to destination countries like the UK, where they are spent on luxury items. Swedbank is urged to conduct an external investigation similar to Danske Bank. Swedbank responds by stating their willingness to cooperate with authorities.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the initial amount of money Swedbank was accused of handling in connection to the Magnitsky case?

$176 million

$200 million

$9 billion

$234 billion

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How much money was eventually found to have flowed through Danske Bank's Estonian branch?

$9 billion

$200 million

$176 million

$234 billion

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What action did Danske Bank take after the media investigation revealed the extent of the scandal?

Ignored the findings

Conducted an internal investigation

Conducted an external investigation

Filed a lawsuit against the media

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main recommendation for Swedbank in light of the allegations?

To conduct an internal investigation

To ignore the allegations

To conduct an external investigation

To sue the accusers

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which country is mentioned as a prime example of a destination for laundered money?

Denmark

Estonia

Sweden

United Kingdom

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What has been the response of UK law enforcement to the complaints filed?

They have refused to investigate

They have launched a full investigation

They have collaborated with other countries

They have partially investigated

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main concern about the flow of illicit money in Europe?

It only affects small banks

It is easily traceable

It stops at the initial bank

It reaches individuals and companies