Continental fraud probe widens to include three former managers – WirtschaftsWoche

BERLIN (Reuters) – An emissions scandal investigation into Continental has widened to include three people formerly in leading management roles at the company, the WirtschaftsWoche magazine reported.

The German automotive supplier could face a fine as a result of the probe into alleged aiding and abetting of fraud by omission, which is being conducted by the Frankfurt prosecutor’s office, according to the report.

Continental is already under investigation by the Hanover prosecutor, which may also result in a fine.

(The story refiles to correct paragraph 1 to remove reference to company spokesperson)

(Writing by Rachel More, Editing by Miranda Murray)