Swiss prosecutors close VW ‘Dieselgate’ case

The Office of the Attorney General of Switzerland (OAG) has closed criminal proceedings relating to the Swiss owners affected by the Volkswagen “Dieselgate” emissions scandal. A fine imposed on VW in Germany prevents any further prosecution by the OAG in Switzerland. + Get the most important news from Switzerland in your inbox A prosecution would be impossible due to the transnational prohibition of double prosecution and double incrimination, explained the OAG on Thursday. It has therefore closed the criminal proceedings against Volkswagen AG. The presumption of guilt against the Swiss car importer AMAG Import AG and its responsible bodies and employees has not been established. The OAG has therefore also closed the criminal proceedings against these defendants. In 2015 it emerged that millions of VW diesel-powered vehicles had been manipulated to pass environmental standards. + VW owners affected by “Dieselgate” in Switzerland will not receive compensation With this decision, the ...