BRAUNSCHWEIG / LONDON (IT BOLTWISE) – Another extensive trial in the VW diesel scandal begins in November in Braunschweig. Five former VW employees are on trial for commercial fraud. The process is expected to last until the end of 2026.
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The VW diesel scandal, which came to light in September 2015, continues to have widespread impact. Now there is another extensive trial that begins on November 17th in Braunschweig. Five former Volkswagen employees have been charged, including executives who are held responsible for manipulating emissions levels. They are accused of commercial fraud because they are said to have deceived authorities and customers for years about the actual emissions of diesel vehicles.
The Braunschweig public prosecutor’s office has scheduled more than 100 days of negotiations until the end of 2026 to clarify the complex allegations. The manipulations, which date back to 2006, were made possible by hidden software codes that simulated lower emissions in tests, while significantly higher values occurred in road use. This practice was used as a cost-effective alternative to more expensive exhaust technology.
The first mammoth process, which lasted almost four years, ended in May. Four former executives were found guilty, with two of them receiving prison sentences of several years. The other two got off with suspended sentences. Originally, former VW CEO Martin Winterkorn was also supposed to be charged, but his case was separated for health reasons and later discontinued.
The impact of the scandal is far-reaching and has shaken confidence in the automotive industry. Experts expect that the new procedure will reveal further details about VW’s internal processes. The industry is under pressure to ensure transparency and integrity to regain consumer trust. The coming years will show how the legal and financial consequences will affect VW and the entire automotive industry.
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