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Nissan's ex-head Carlos Ghosn in surprise Lebanon arrival Nissan's ex-head Carlos Ghosn in surprise Lebanon arrival
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Former Nissan boss Carlos Ghosn has reportedly travelled to Lebanon after leaving Japan, media outlets say.Former Nissan boss Carlos Ghosn has reportedly travelled to Lebanon after leaving Japan, media outlets say.
One Lebanese official reportedly told AFP news agency that Mr Ghosn "reached Beirut, but it's unclear how he left Japan".One Lebanese official reportedly told AFP news agency that Mr Ghosn "reached Beirut, but it's unclear how he left Japan".
Mr Ghosn was arrested over allegations of financial misconduct in 2018 and faces several charges.Mr Ghosn was arrested over allegations of financial misconduct in 2018 and faces several charges.
He was awaiting trial in Japan and barred from leaving Japan. He denies any wrongdoing.He was awaiting trial in Japan and barred from leaving Japan. He denies any wrongdoing.
Whether Mr Ghosn has struck a deal with prosecutors or fled is unknown. The businessman holds French and Lebanese passports.Whether Mr Ghosn has struck a deal with prosecutors or fled is unknown. The businessman holds French and Lebanese passports.
Is Carlos Ghosn in Lebanon?Is Carlos Ghosn in Lebanon?
While there has yet to be an official announcement, either from Mr Ghosn or the governments involved, many news agencies are reporting that he has arrived in Beirut.While there has yet to be an official announcement, either from Mr Ghosn or the governments involved, many news agencies are reporting that he has arrived in Beirut.
One of Mr Ghosn's defence team told Japan's public broadcaster NHK that he did not know about his client leaving Japan and was trying to confirm the story. Prosecutors are also trying to find out if he has left Japan, NHK said.One of Mr Ghosn's defence team told Japan's public broadcaster NHK that he did not know about his client leaving Japan and was trying to confirm the story. Prosecutors are also trying to find out if he has left Japan, NHK said.
French newspaper Les Echos reports that he allegedly arrived in a private jet which flew to Lebanon from Turkey - although this is unconfirmed.French newspaper Les Echos reports that he allegedly arrived in a private jet which flew to Lebanon from Turkey - although this is unconfirmed.
And the Wall Street Journal quotes a source who says Mr Ghosn fled Tokyo, amid reports he did not think he could get a fair trial in the country.And the Wall Street Journal quotes a source who says Mr Ghosn fled Tokyo, amid reports he did not think he could get a fair trial in the country.
His wife Carole Ghosn told the BBC in June that authorities sought to "intimidate and humiliate" the couple.His wife Carole Ghosn told the BBC in June that authorities sought to "intimidate and humiliate" the couple.
How he could have left Japan remains unclear. Mr Ghosn was under strict bail conditions as he awaited trial in Japan, such as video surveillance of his home and restricted phone and computer usage.How he could have left Japan remains unclear. Mr Ghosn was under strict bail conditions as he awaited trial in Japan, such as video surveillance of his home and restricted phone and computer usage.
He had to surrender his passports to his lawyer, and had to ask for court permission to travel away from home for more than two nights.He had to surrender his passports to his lawyer, and had to ask for court permission to travel away from home for more than two nights.
Japan's Foreign Minister Keisuke Suzuki visited Beirut on 20 December. But there is no indication he discussed Mr Ghosn's case.Japan's Foreign Minister Keisuke Suzuki visited Beirut on 20 December. But there is no indication he discussed Mr Ghosn's case.
What charges does Carlos Ghosn face?What charges does Carlos Ghosn face?
Once considered a hero in Japan for turning around Nissan - even becoming the subject of a Japanese comic book - Mr Ghosn spent 108 days in custody after his arrest in Tokyo in November 2018.Once considered a hero in Japan for turning around Nissan - even becoming the subject of a Japanese comic book - Mr Ghosn spent 108 days in custody after his arrest in Tokyo in November 2018.
Nissan sacked him three days after his arrest.Nissan sacked him three days after his arrest.
Prosecutors have charged him with aggravated breach of trust, alleging that he made a multi-million-dollar payment to a Nissan distributor in Oman, and that millions of dollars were funnelled to an account controlled by Mr Ghosn. Prosecutors allege that he made a multi-million-dollar payment to a Nissan distributor in Oman. Nissan meanwhile has filed its own criminal complaint against Mr Ghosn, accusing him of diverting money from the company for his own personal enrichment.
The company he once ran, Nissan, has filed its own criminal complaint against Mr Ghosn, accusing him of diverting money from the company for his own personal enrichment.
He is also accused of under-reporting his own salary.He is also accused of under-reporting his own salary.
But the former Nissan boss has repeatedly denied any wrongdoing. His lawyers have accused the Japanese government of conspiring against him, calling the prosecution's case "politically motivated".But the former Nissan boss has repeatedly denied any wrongdoing. His lawyers have accused the Japanese government of conspiring against him, calling the prosecution's case "politically motivated".