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Posts Tagged “Estonia”

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Murder by the Baltic Sea — episode 1 — The Murder of Pille in Estonia
Podcast EpisodeMarch 16, 2026

Estonia's Cannibal Killer: The Johannes-Andreas Hanni Case

In the spring of 1982, Johannes-Andreas Hanni began a killing spree across Harju County, Estonia that would claim three lives and shock the nation. The 25-year-old murderer, aided by his own wife, carried out a series of brutal attacks before his arrest in October that year.

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A worn Danske Bank logo sits above the entrance of a dilapidated building in Estonia, symbolizing the €200 billion money laundering scandal and ensuing corporate downfall.
CaseJune 6, 2025

Danske Bank's €200 Billion Laundering Crisis

Between 2007 and 2015, approximately €200 billion in suspicious transactions flowed through Danske Bank's Estonian branch, generating up to 99% of the division's profits. The scandal, exposed publicly in 2017, led to executive resignations, criminal charges, and a government-ordered branch closure.

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