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Sign InThe Swedish Supreme Court has acquitted Birgitte Bonnesen, the former CEO of Swedbank, of all charges related to the bank's anti-money laundering protocols. This landmark ruling overturns a previous conviction by a lower court that had sentenced her to 15 months in prison for gross swindling. The legal battle centered on public statements made by Bonnesen in 2018 and 2019 regarding the bank's operations in the Baltic region. The Supreme Court concluded that the evidence did not sufficiently prove that her disclosures were intentionally misleading to shareholders or the public. This acquittal marks a significant turning point for Swedbank, potentially restoring some reputational stability after years of legal scrutiny. Market analysts suggest that removing this legal uncertainty is a positive development for the bank's stock sentiment and long-term recovery.