Suspicion of theft at SMA
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Published on: September 28, 2020 / Updated on: September 28, 2020 – Author: Konrad Wolfenstein
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SMA Solar Technology AG, headquartered in Niestetal, North Hesse, is one of the world's highest-grossing and best-known manufacturers in Germany of inverters for photovoltaic systems with grid feed-in, off-grid feed-in and backup operation.
SMA employs over 3100 people and generated sales of 915.1 million euros last year.
It has now come to light that two employees allegedly stole from the solar technology manufacturer between February and May. A criminal complaint has been filed.
A 37-year-old employee from the Werr-Meißner district and a 37-year-old from Kassel are alleged to have stolen 240 control units on two pallets with a total value of 170,000 euros.
The missing items were discovered at the company's distribution center. A total of seven people are suspected of involvement in the crime. The investigation is ongoing. Some of the suspects have already confessed.
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