Audi chief Rupert Stadler arrested in connection with diesel emissions probe

Investigators saw the risk that he might seek to suppress evidence in connection with the probe.

German authorities have detained the chief executive of Volkswagen's Audi division, Rupert Stadler, as part of a probe into manipulation of emissions controls.

Munich prosecutors on Monday said Audi’s chief executive Rupert Stadler was arrested because investigators saw the risk that he might seek to suppress evidence in connection with a diesel emissions probe.

“The suspect has been seen by a judge, who has ordered him to be remanded in custody,” the prosecutors’ office said in a statement.

The prosecutors’ office last week widened its emissions cheating probe into Volkswagen’s luxury brand Audi to include Mr. Stadler among the suspects accused of fraud and false advertising.