Former Volkswagen CEO Martin Winterkorn on Trial for 'Dieselgate' Scandal

Winterkorn faces charges of fraud, market manipulation, and false testimony, nine years after Volkswagen admitted to rigging emissions tests.

The trial began in Braunschweig, Germany, with 89 hearings scheduled through September 2025.
Winterkorn, 77, could face up to 10 years in prison if convicted.
Volkswagen has paid over €30 billion in fines and settlements due to the scandal.
The case involves about nine million vehicles sold in Europe and the U.S. with rigged emissions software.
Winterkorn's health has delayed the trial since 2021, with renewed concerns about his ability to endure the lengthy proceedings.