Audi CEO Rupert Stadler has been detained by German authorities in connection with the probe into manipulation of diesel emissions controls in cars sold in Europe, news agency dpa reported on Monday. “Audi CEO Rupert Stadler was provisionally arrested this morning,” Audi said in a statement. A court hearing to determine whether Stadler would remain in jail was ongoing, the company said, adding that it wouldn’t comment further due to the ongoing investigation. 

Audi CEO Rupert Stadler has been detained by German authorities in connection with the probe into manipulation of diesel emissions controls in cars sold in Europe, news agency dpa reported on Monday. “Audi CEO Rupert Stadler was provisionally arrested this morning,” Audi said in a statement. A court hearing to determine whether Stadler would remain in jail was ongoing, the company said, adding that it wouldn’t comment further due to the ongoing investigation.