On 28 November 2019, Økokrim (the Norwegian National Authority for Investigation
and Prosecution of Economic and Environmental Crime) announced that it had
initiated an investigation of DNB. The reason for the investigation was the
customer relationship between DNB and the Icelandic fisheries company linked by
the media to alleged cases of corruption in Namibia.
DNB has been informed that the investigation has not generated any information
that gives grounds for criminal prosecution of individuals. Further, the public
prosecutor is not of the view that a corporate penalty is applicable in this
case. The case has therefore been dismissed.
"We have had constructive cooperation with Økokrim all along, and we have shared
all relevant information in our possession. We take note of the announcement
that DNB will not be subject to criminal prosecution," says Thomas Midteide,
Group Executive Vice President of Communications & Sustainability.
For further information:
Rune Helland, Head of Investor relations: + 47 977 13 250
Thomas Midteide, GEVP Communications & Sustainability: +47 962 32 017