The prosecutors of Braunschweig have launched an investigation into suspected tax evasion by the carmaker Volkswagen, N-TV reports, quoting the prosecutor Klaus Ziehe, Prime reports.
It is noted that the investigation is conducted in connection with the emissions scandal that has rocked carmaker Volkswagen. Other details are not reported yet.
In mid-September in USA Volkswagen was accused of fitting its diesel cars with software, lowering the actual indicators of emissions release. US government obligated the carmaker to withdraw 482 ths of Volkswagen and Audi cars, sold in the country in 2009 – 2015. The company may also be imposed a fine amounting up to USD 18.075 billion.
