Ghosn Puts Pressure on Japanese Justice After Carlos Ghosn fled Japan for Lebanon, which does not have an extradition deal with the country, Japanese prosecutors were arguing that he should not have been allowed bail ahead of trial. While Japan's justice system has been criticized for being too harsh, with an unusually high conviction rate, some in the country are now arguing the system is not strict enough. Meanwhile, insiders say Ghosn escaped by hiding in an audio gear box. Guardian / WSJ
Japan Asks Lebanon for Help Japanese authorities are asking their counterparts in Lebanon for help with Carlos Ghosn, a day after officials in Japan said they may push for the former executive's extradition back to the country where he was charged. The Middle Eastern country does not normally extradite its nationals, and does not have an extradition agreement with Japan. Meanwhile, Japanese media were reporting that Ghosn escaped Japan in part on a public bullet train, despite constant surveillance, and authorities there had put out an arrest warrant for his wife, Carole. Reuters / FT
The Ghosn Conspiracy Continues Carlos Ghosn, the executive-turned-fugitive, claimed Wednesday morning from Lebanon that the French ambassador—Ghosn holds French citizenship—warned him after his arrest in Tokyo that Nissan was "turning against you." Nissan denies the accusation. Reuters
Ghosn countered Japan has hit back at Carlos Ghosn's accusations of "hostage justice," following the former Nissan chief's escape to Lebanon. The justice ministry published an FAQ defending its treatment of detainees and maintaining that its criminal justice system "does not force confessions by unduly holding suspects and defendants in custody." Reuters
Ghosn case Carlos Ghosn's lawyers have argued in a Dutch court for the release of internal Nissan and Mitsubishi papers relating to his firing, which Ghosn says was unlawful. Ghosn wants around $17 million in damages, due to alleged violation of Dutch labor laws. Why Dutch laws? That's where the Nissan-Mitsubishi entity is registered. Reuters
Ghosn suit Nissan has filed a more-than-$90-million civil lawsuit against former CEO Carlos Ghosn in Japan, claiming he owes the carmaker for private use of the company jet, payments to his sister and various other allegedly fraudulent perks and payments. Ghosn won't be undergoing a criminal trial in Japan, as he's fled the country. Financial Times