Hyundai Motor raided as defect cover-up investigated
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Prosecutors raided the main office of Hyundai Motor and its smaller affiliate Kia Motors on Wednesday as part of a probe into allegations that the company tried to conceal defects in some of its vehicle lineups. The Seoul Central District Prosecutors’ Office sent its investigators to search the quality division at the headquarters of the automaker to collect evidence.
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Q.Which specific departments or locations were searched during the raid?
Which specific departments or locations were searched during the raid?
Investigators from the Seoul Central District Prosecutors’ Office specifically searched the quality division at the headquarters of the automaker. They were collecting evidence related to the alleged defect cover-up.
Q.What is the reason for the raid on Hyundai and Kia's offices?
What is the reason for the raid on Hyundai and Kia's offices?
The raid is part of an investigation into allegations that the company attempted to conceal defects within some of its vehicle lineups. Prosecutors are probing the potential cover-up of these issues.
Q.Who initiated the investigation into Hyundai Motor's alleged defect cover-up?
Who initiated the investigation into Hyundai Motor's alleged defect cover-up?
The Seoul Central District Prosecutors’ Office initiated the investigation. Their investigators were sent to search the quality division at the headquarters of the automaker to gather evidence for the probe.
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