Slovak Businesswoman Denisa B. Accused of Attempting to Fraudulently Obtain $210 Million Bank Loan

A 37-year-old Slovak businesswoman, Denisa B., who serves as the chair of the board of directors of a joint-stock company, is under investigation for an alleged bank loan fraud attempt worth €170 million ($210 million).

Attempted Loan Fraud

According to preliminary information from National Criminal Agency (NAKA) investigators, Denisa B. was aiming to fraudulently receive the substantial loan from a Swiss bank in a deal that could potentially land her a 15-year prison sentence.

False Documents and Unusual Payment Request

Andrea Dobiasova, a police spokesperson, revealed that the would-be borrower had submitted falsified documents to persuade the bank of her credibility and reliability. The requirement for receiving the loan included the payment of a €4.7 million ($6 million) one-time fee into a designated bank account.

Investigation Details

Dobiasova also shared that Denisa B. is suspected to have attempted to comply with this condition by submitting ten fraudulent cross-border payment orders through email. Though the exact methods and origins of the falsified documents remain undisclosed, the businesswoman faces criminal charges for attempted loan fraud.

House Searches and Confiscations

Police conducted two house searches, during which they confiscated notebooks, documents, and stamps as part of their ongoing investigation. Law enforcement officials became aware of the attempted fraud scheme before the loan could be granted, but Denisa B. has yet to be located or cooperate with the authorities. Consequently, a warrant for her arrest has been issued.

Note on Factual Accuracy

The information in this article has been sourced from the TASR newswire, but The Slovak Spectator makes no guarantees as to its factual accuracy.