2015 Dieselgate emissions scandal trial begins for ex-Volkswagen CEO Winterkorn, facing fraud, market manipulation, and false statement charges.

Former Volkswagen CEO Martin Winterkorn's trial has begun in Germany, stemming from the "Dieselgate" emissions scandal, which surfaced in 2015. He faces charges of commercial fraud, market manipulation, and making false statements, potentially resulting in a ten-year prison sentence. The case involves about nine million vehicles and significant financial losses for buyers. Winterkorn, who denies the allegations, will have his trial continue until September 2025.

September 03, 2024
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