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Second VW Diesel Fraud Trial Opens in Braunschweig Against Five Defendants

Prosecutors say the case centers on large-scale deception using defeat-device software affecting roughly nine million cars.

Der Prozessbeginn in der Stadthalle Braunschweig in 2021. Der Mega-Prozess um VW geht weiter.
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Overview

  • The Landgericht Braunschweig opened a new criminal proceeding on November 13 against five mostly former Volkswagen managers.
  • The case is expected to run into late 2026, reflecting its scope and the number of allegations to be examined.
  • Charges include commercial fraud alongside tax evasion and unlawful advertising, with fraud punishable by up to ten years in particularly serious cases.
  • The court says the alleged fraud involves about nine million vehicles and several billion euros in potential financial damage across Europe and the United States.
  • Prosecutors allege conduct from 2006 to 2015 involving hidden emissions software and bonus-linked incentives, while earlier Braunschweig convictions from May 2025 are under appeal and the separate Winterkorn case remains suspended for health reasons.