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Funding Putin's War Machine - Report: How Raiffeisen Bank is Helping Russia Evade Sanctions

2026-09-18 20:05:38Biznes SHKRUAR NGA REDAKSIA VOX
Funding Putin's War Machine - Report: How Raiffeisen Bank is Helping Russia
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Raiffeisen Bank International AG (RBI), the Vienna-listed owner of the largest Western bank still operating in Russia, has become a key conduit for evading sanctions in Russia's wartime economy, while reassuring investors, regulators and the public that it was winding down its operations there.

An investigation by Grizzly Research found that it served as a key conduit for circumventing sanctions on Russian trade worth over $1 billion, which included goods covered by EU, US, UK or Swiss import and export restrictions that were in place at the time.

"The customs records bear the contract registration code /3292/ of AO Raiffeisenbank, linking the registered trade contracts to the bank. This includes $106.75 million worth of goods of the type used in Russia's most powerful armaments," the investigative report noted.

The cargo includes rifle scopes, components used in Russian battle tanks, and machine tools of the type used to build nuclear warheads and ballistic missiles.

"Our undercover investigation tested Raiffeisenbank's response to clear references to Russian military clients, drone fundraising and Iran. One manager agreed to a proposed trade deal with Iran, bypassing US export controls. Several others said a fund buying drones for war could open an account," Grizzly said.

According to Grizzly, these responses expose a gap between the RBI’s public promises about sanctions and the guidance its staff gave to potential customers. Customs records report more than $10 million in trade with Iran and North Korea carrying Raiffeisenbank’s bank code, suggesting the sanctions issue goes beyond Russia.

A separate verification confirms $49 million in recorded trading involving at least 33 parties while sanctions were in effect, with each record kept bearing the Raiffeisenbank registration code.

"A consultant who helps Russians move money abroad told us that AO Raiffeisenbank staff instruct clients on how to circumvent sanctions," Grizzly said./ Kapitali.al


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