pollution tests: Winterkorn was previously charged in the scandal itself, according to The Japan Times. Poetsch and Diess had not faced charges until now. The charges announced Tuesday could pose a major distraction for CEO Herbert Diess as he pushes ahead with the company's shift toward zero-emissions vehicles and a new, more environmentally friendly image. ; Diess, Chairman Hans Dieter Poetsch and former CEO Martin Winterkorn were accused of deliberately informing markets too late about the huge costs to VW that would result from the scandal, which erupted when regulators discovered that millions of diesel cars had been fitted with software designed to thwart pollution tests. Volkswagen called the new allegations groundless and threw its support behind Poetsch and Diess. Just days ago, Diess stood on stage at the Frankfurt Motor Show with the company's new battery-powered vehicle, the ID.3, and showed off a new version of the VW logo to underscore the automaker's transformation. But the case could require Diess to spend time on his defense at a crucial time for the company.
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