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VW accused of spying on Porsche with babyphone

VW accused of spying on Porsche with babyphone

Alex Kaufmann April 28th, 2008 Alex Kaufmann By Alex Kaufmann Author April 28th, 2008
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December 31st, 1969 Police in Germany are investigating a possible industrial espionage case involving Volkswagen spying on Porsche CEO Wendelin Wiedeking. According to German media, VW personal used a baby-phone hidden behind a sofa located in a hotel room Wiedeking was staying in during a trip for a VW supervisory board meeting. Germany’s Der Spiegel was first to break the news and has reported that Porsche’s union boss, Uwe Hueck, also had his phone tapped and was talking to police. Local Police authorities have since confirmed they are investigating the case after a formal complaint was made by Porsche. The allegations come as Porsche is about to increase its stake in VW beyond the current 31% to a majority holding. Standing in Porsche’s way is the German state of Lower Saxony, which still holds a 20% stake in VW. All three parties are currently locked in a battle over plans to change a rule under which "significant decisions" would require the approval of more than 80% of shareholders.
VW accused of spying on Porsche with babyphone

VW accused of spying on Porsche with babyphone

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Police in Germany are investigating a possible industrial espionage case involving Volkswagen spying on Porsche CEO Wendelin Wiedeking. According to German media, VW personal used a baby-phone hidden behind a sofa located in a hotel room Wiedeking was staying in during a trip for a VW supervisory board meeting.

Germany’s Der Spiegel was first to break the news and has reported that Porsche’s union boss, Uwe Hueck, also had his phone tapped and was talking to police. Local Police authorities have since confirmed they are investigating the case after a formal complaint was made by Porsche.

The allegations come as Porsche is about to increase its stake in VW beyond the current 31% to a majority holding. Standing in Porsche’s way is the German state of Lower Saxony, which still holds a 20% stake in VW. All three parties are currently locked in a battle over plans to change a rule under which "significant decisions" would require the approval of more than 80% of shareholders.

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  1. By Renton #1, Posted: 4/28/2008

    They have to know when his diaper needs changing.

  2. By Gus #2, Posted: 4/28/2008

    Wasn't there some sort of thing with looking at a laptop a while ago with spying and VW?

  3. By chris #3, Posted: 4/28/2008

    this sounds like a bad (werent they all) episode of hogans heros.

    those goofy germans are spying on their own share holders with baby monitors.

  4. By Gus #4, Posted: 4/28/2008

    "Fritz! Was ist dass hier? Wo ist mein BabyPhone!!!!???"

  5. By chris #5, Posted: 4/28/2008

    HOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOGGGGGGGAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHNNNNNNNNNNNNNNN

  6. By Stephen #6, Posted: 4/28/2008

    I can't believe Porsche is actually filing a complaint. Seriously what could have these "VW spies" have overheard? The Porsche CEO ordering room service? Or...what if he decided to pull a Max Mosley?! Oh that would rich!

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