100 BMWs sold to Russia: those responsible terminated

At the Munich car manufacturer BMW it is closed Irregularities in connection with Car exports to Russia came. Internal control measures uncovered irregularities, the company said in a statement. Further sales of vehicles have been stopped. “In addition, the BMW Group has decided to name the person primarily responsible to terminate employees“, the statement continues.

Strict embargo on car deliveries to Russia

The company confirmed a report by “Business Insider”. Accordingly, from BMW location in Hanover out of more than 100 high quality vehicles to have been brought to Russian buyers.

International trade with Russia is subject to various restrictions as a result of the war of aggression against Ukraine Sanctionsincluding the European Union. There is one for the delivery of cars to Russian customers strict embargo.

Gray market imports should be prevented

According to BMW, companies in various industries are affected by the fact that products from the respective companies are available for sale or are offered in Russia despite their own compliance with the sanctions. This usually comes through so-called Graumarktimporte accomplished. The BMW Group is trying to prevent this type of imports with the help of various measures to prevent.