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Adrian Sutil Held in Pre-Trial Custody as Prosecutors Confirm Cross-Border Raids in Fraud Case

Prosecutors say they suspect aggravated joint fraud and joint embezzlement, with few details disclosed as the investigation continues.

Overview

  • A Stuttgart district court ordered the 42-year-old into custody after his arrest by the Stuttgart State Criminal Police.
  • Prosecutors confirmed coordinated searches in Monaco, Switzerland and Sindelfingen conducted with the Baden-Württemberg State Criminal Police Office.
  • Investigators allege suspicion of aggravated joint fraud and joint embezzlement, but have not outlined the alleged scheme.
  • Sutil is being held in pre-trial detention in Baden-Württemberg, and neither he nor his representatives have issued a public statement.
  • The former Spyker, Force India and Sauber driver previously received a suspended sentence in 2012 for grievous bodily harm after a 2011 incident.