A German court has convicted four former Volkswagen managers for fraud and gave a prison sentence on their part in the “Diesel” emissions scandal that erupted Almost a decade ago.
Former Development President Heinz Jacob News received a suspended prison sentence for a year and three months from the court in Brunshuig, according to Bloomberg News Agency.
German media reported that a former ladies president, only named Hanno J, had obtained a two -year -old prison sentence.
The harsh punishment, which lasted four years and six months, was granted to the former president to develop Jens H engines, while the fourth defendant was granted a suspended sentence for a year and 10 months. The defendants can appeal against judgments.
The scandal began in September 2015 when the United States Environmental Protection Agency issued a notice of violation, saying that Volkswagen falsified the engine control program that enabled diesel cars to pass emissions tests with more pollution in actual driving.
The company paid more than $ 33 billion (24 billion pounds) of fines and compensation to vehicle owners. Two VW managers He received prison sentences in the United States. The former president of the company’s AUDI division received Robert Stadler, a suspended penalty for 21 months and a fine of 1.1 million euros (920,000 pounds); His punishment is still subject to appeal.
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The four singers were found on Monday, who attended the trial since 2021, initially to hear their cases as well as the former CEO of VW Martin Winterkorn. Procedures against him He was suspended because of his health problems, and it is not clear when he might go to trial. Winterkorn has denied committing any violations.
Other open procedures against 31 suspects in Germany.
Volkswagen said in a statement that “the procedures in the court in Bronchuj are against individuals” and did not have any great consequences on the cases presented to the civil courts in which Volkswagen participates, “the scandal.
Agence France-Press and Assocated Press contributed to this report
