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2mo ago

Police Seize 905 Brake Parts in Probe of VW Worker’s Alleged Years-Long Theft

A tip from VW after spotting online listings triggered a criminal investigation into suspected commercial theft.

Die Ermittler legten ihm das Handwerk, nachdem die Masche aufgeflogen war.
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Ein Mitarbeiter des Volkswagen-Werks in Braunschweig hat offenbar über Jahre hinweg Autoteile gestohlen und im Internet weiterverkauft.

Overview

  • The suspect, 39, is accused of removing high-value brake components from Volkswagen’s Braunschweig plant over roughly eight years.
  • Police searched his Salzgitter residence this week and seized 905 brake-related parts valued at about €80,000.
  • Investigators currently estimate the overall loss to Volkswagen in the six-figure range.
  • Listings were posted on online marketplaces, including eBay, featuring pads, calipers, discs and sensors for VW and Audi, with reports also mentioning Lamborghini items.
  • The Kriminalpolizei is investigating a suspected case of commercial theft in a particularly serious form after VW noticed the offers and filed a complaint.