Deutsche Bank has begun sending information about its dealings with Donald Trump to US investigators probing alleged Russian interference in the 2016 presidential race following a subpoena from Robert Mueller, special counsel heading the federal inquiry.
A person with direct knowledge of the bank’s actions told the Financial Times that production of Trump-related documents began several weeks ago. “Deutsche could not hand over client information without a subpoena,” said a second person with direct knowledge. “It’s helpful to be ordered to do so.”
The move is a sign that Mr Mueller’s probe may be moving beyond contacts between Mr Trump’s campaign and Russia, and into the billionaire’s business dealings before entering politics.