German Police Seize Four Rare Bugatti Veyrons Linked to Corruption Scandal

Raid on Luxury Car Storage Facility in Munich

German police recently conducted a raid at a luxury car storage facility in Munich, where they seized four ultra-rare Bugatti Veyrons. The vehicles are believed to be connected to the infamous 1MDB corruption scandal in Malaysia.

Exclusive Special Edition Models

The seized cars include special edition models such as the Rembrandt, Black Bess, Jean-Pierre Wimille, and Meo Constantini. These limited-edition hypercars are part of the “Les Legendes de Bugatti” series, with each car valued at around $3 million when new.

Connection to 1MDB Scandal

The raid was carried out at Munich’s Motorworld, a luxury event space known for hosting high-end car shows. The operation involved officers from the white-collar crime division and is believed to be linked to the 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB) scandal in Malaysia, where billions of dollars were embezzled from a sovereign wealth fund.

Legal Proceedings and Seizure

Authorities have not disclosed the identities of the owners of these rare Bugatti Veyrons. The seizure is part of an ongoing criminal investigation, and the fate of the cars remains uncertain. In previous cases, Germany has allowed owners to export seized vehicles out of the country, but this may not be possible in this instance.