German prosecutors have opened an investigation into former Volkswagen Group boss Martin Winterkorn as a result of the emissions scandal that has engulfed the company.
The prosecutor’s office in Germany has said that Winterkorn is being investigated over “allegations of fraud in the sale of cars with manipulated emissions data.”
In Germany, anyone can file a complaint with the prosecutors, and several were filed as a result of the emissions scandal last week. The prosecutors then decide whether to open a formal investigation, which has now happened.
Several VW executives are also reported to be on official leave from the company, with Audi R&D boss Ulrich Hackenberg, VW R&D chief Heinz Jakob Neusser and Porsche board member Wolfgang Hatz all said to be suspended.
Read Article