Former Kia employees in India were accused of stealing 1,008 engines worth $2.3 million over three years, impacting industrial operations and stakeholder trust.
The theft involved forged invoices, manipulated gate passes, and accomplices who helped transport and sell the stolen engines.
Kia discovered the discrepancies in engine inventory in 2024, leading to an internal investigation and police report filing in 2025.
Police arrested one ex-employee and accused another, expressing concerns about possible additional accomplices within the company.