Criminal investigation: Accusations against ex-Audi CEO, Stadler, in diesel emission case
In the ongoing saga of the Dieselgate scandal, Rupert Stadler, the former CEO of Audi, continues to face legal proceedings related to the emissions scandal that rocked the automotive industry in 2015. As of July 2025, Stadler is reportedly involved in ongoing legal proceedings that require shareholder approval at a meeting held on July 22, 2025, suggesting that some form of resolution involving him is in progress [1].
Stadler, who was arrested as CEO in mid-June 2018 and spent four months in pre-trial detention, is accused of fraud, indirect forgery, and illegal advertising, among other charges. He is also alleged to have known about the manipulations by the end of September 2015 and attempted to influence witnesses or suspects [1].
The indictment covers a total of 250,712 Audi vehicles, 71,577 VW vehicles, and 112,131 Porsche vehicles, with the scandal costing Audi around 3.4 billion euros since 2015 [1]. Audi has undergone nine changes in the board since the scandal, with Bram Schot currently serving as the successor to Stadler as Audi CEO. Schot aims to get Audi back on track with a cost-cutting program and a focus on electric vehicles [1].
However, Audi's official response or stance on the Dieselgate-related legal issues or Stadler's involvement remains unclear from the available information. The search results primarily centre on legal and shareholder developments related to Stadler personally rather than Audi's corporate position [1].
For more detailed or official statements from Audi or full legal updates on Stadler, these may need to be sought from Audi's press releases, court records, or legal databases beyond the current search results.
[1] Source: Various online news articles and reports, accessed July 2025.
- Despite the ongoing legal proceedings against Rupert Stadler, the former CEO of Audi, the industry of automotive business is exhibiting a shift towards electric vehicles, with Bram Schot, the current Audi CEO, aiming to lead this transformation.
- As football and basketball captivate the world of sports-betting, the controversy surrounding the manipulations in the automotive industry, known as Dieselgate, continues to engage the finance sector in legal battles, particularly with Rupert Stadler involved.
- In the realm of auto-racing, racing enthusiasts cheer on their favorite drivers, unaware that Audi, a key player in the industry, is embroiled in a financial scandal, with multiple vehicles and billions of euros at stake.
- As Audi faces financial losses and undergoes significant changes in its leadership since the Dieselgate scandal, the financial industry maintains a keen eye on the company, while sports-betting markets may not foresee the potential impact on the auto-racing industry.
