Thomas Strunz

Thomas Strunz, the former CEO of Volkswagen of America and a pivotal figure in the company's diesel emissions scandal, was arrested this week in Detroit.

Strunz's arrest is a significant development in the ongoing investigation into Volkswagen's emissions scandal.

Strunz is accused of conspiring to deceive U.S. regulators about the emissions of Volkswagen's diesel vehicles. The scandal erupted in 2015 when it was revealed that Volkswagen had installed software in its vehicles that allowed them to cheat on emissions tests.

Strunz's arrest is a sign that the U.S. government is taking the Volkswagen emissions scandal very seriously.

The Justice Department has been investigating the scandal for more than two years, and Strunz's arrest is the first major development in the case. The Justice Department is likely to seek a harsh sentence for Strunz, given the severity of the charges against him.

Strunz's arrest is also a reminder of the importance of corporate responsibility.

Volkswagen's emissions scandal is a case study in how corporate greed can lead to disaster. Volkswagen's executives knew that their vehicles were cheating on emissions tests, but they chose to deceive regulators and consumers rather than fix the problem.

Strunz's arrest is a wake-up call for other companies that may be tempted to cut corners in order to boost their profits.

Volkswagen's emissions scandal has cost the company billions of dollars in fines and penalties. It has also damaged the company's reputation irreparably. Other companies would be wise to learn from Volkswagen's mistakes and put the interests of their customers and the environment first.