Former VW Engineers Charged Over Rivian Deal After Damning Google Searches
Published: July 25, 2026
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Rivian recently got a $5 billion injection thanks to a new joint venture agreement with Volkswagen, and that's great news for the electric automaker. With the agreement finalized on June 26, 2026, VW will aid Rivian in a slowing EV market by providing a lifeline for the brand moving forward.
That's great news for Rivian, but not so great news for two former VW engineers who took advantage of their position for profit. These two former employees were arrested by federal prosecutors for insider trading.
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