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Norwegian Police Arrest Two More Suspects in Nordea Loan Fraud Scam

Oslo: Two Nordea Employees Arrested on Fraud Allegations

In an ongoing investigation into loan fraud at Nordea, the Norwegian police have arrested two more employees of the financial institution.

OSLO, NORWAY - Nordea, one of Norway’s leading financial services providers, announced on June 2, 2022, that two employees had been taken into custody by the police on allegations of fraud. The arrests are part of the ongoing investigation into suspected loan approval fraud.

Nordea’s Continued Collaboration with the Norwegian Authorities

Nordea revealed that they had suspended the employees following suspicions of false grounds for loan approvals. Since early this year, Nordea has been cooperating closely with the Norwegian authorities to unravel the cases.

  • Report Filed Early in the Year: Nordea announced in the early part of 2022 that they had filed a formal report with the Norwegian police regarding potential fraudulent loan activities.
  • Four Employees Suspended: Nordea has since suspended a total of four Norwegian employees in connection with the investigation.

Early Signs of Suspicious Loan Activities

Nordea began identifying signs of suspicious loan activities several months ago. After monitoring the situation, Nordea initiated an internal investigation in collaboration with the Norwegian police. Nordea is not currently facing any form of investigation themselves.

Nordea’s Commitment to Combating Fraud

Nordea spokesperson stated, “Nordea does not tolerate or condone any form of fraud, corruption, or financial crime. We take our responsibilities seriously and have a zero-tolerance policy against illicit activities. If we notice any unusual behavior, we will investigate it, and where appropriate, report our findings to the authorities.”

Financial Implications Remain Unclear

At this stage, the full extent of the financial implications remains unclear. However, Nordea has assured its customers that the company’s financial stability remains solid, and they will continue to provide updates as more information becomes available.