Estonia is looking into whether it can claim a share of the fine imposed on Danske Bank after the company pleaded guilty to a long-running money-laundering scheme using Estonian banks on Tuesday.
Danske Bankagreed to forfeit $2 billionand will pay out an additional $413 million based on an agreement with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Indrek Tibar, an advisor at the Prosecutor’s Office, said Estonia worked closely with U.S.law enforcement agencies throughout the investigation.
He said a separate decision will be made if Estonia, or any other country affected, will receive a share of the fine.
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