In the United States, where Volkswagen pleaded guilty to fraud and obstruction of justice, eight current and former directors of the company,
including Winterkorn, have been prosecuted for"fraud" and"conspiracy.".
The American boss of VW, Michael Horn,
said“We have totally screwed up” whilst Martin Winterkorn, Group Chief Executive stated that his company
has“broken the trust of our customers and the public”.
It quoted VW America boss Michael Horn as saying,“We have totally screwed
up,” while group chief executive Martin Winterkorn said his company had“broken the trust of our customers and the public.”.