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Old 24th September 2019, 08:45   #166
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https://www.google.com.hk/url?sa=i&s...69381068832942

Now Carlos settles with the US SEC for hiding details of his actual compensation. This guy is a crook.
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Old 24th September 2019, 14:44   #167
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This guy is a crook.
Although by now common knowledge, its not yet proven legally

Following extract important in that context

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Meanwhile, Nissan, Ghosn and Kelly all settled without admitting or denying such allegations and findings, the SEC stated.

The former CEO's defense team said in a statement, "We are pleased to have resolved this matter in the U.S. with no findings or admission of wrongdoing."
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Excellent long-form article on Bloomberg - Carlos Ghosn prepares for the trial of his life

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After two decades spent logging more air miles than virtually any other corporate leader, these days Carlos Ghosn rarely leaves a small slice of central Tokyo. The longtime head of Nissan Motor Co. and Renault SA lives alone in a modest house near the expat hub of Roppongi, getting around by taxi and on foot. Although he still keeps a detailed calendar, his days have never been less full, leaving plenty of time for strolls and bike rides through the city’s winding streets.

Ghosn’s routine might seem lonely, but he’s rarely alone. Unmarked sedans tail him wherever he goes, close enough to make their presence obvious. If he enters a park or a restaurant, men in dark clothes get out of the cars and follow him on foot. A video camera is trained on his front door, allowing the Tokyo prosecutor’s office to keep tabs on who comes to see him. At the end of each month, he’s required to provide a list of everyone he’s met with, whether in a restaurant, at home, or at his lawyer’s office.
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Looks he has made some Deal or Fled and is a free man for the time being at least.

https://www.bbc.com/news/business-50952335

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Old 31st December 2019, 09:52   #170
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A short statement released by Ghosn.
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Confirming he had gone to the Middle East country, Mr Ghosn said he would "no longer be held hostage by a rigged Japanese justice system where guilt is presumed, discrimination is rampant, and basic human rights are denied.

"I have not fled justice - I have escaped injustice and political persecution. I can now finally communicate freely with the media, and look forward to starting next week."
How he left Japan was the puzzling thing as he was under surveillance and his passport was confiscated.

Now that he is free to communicate, we will get to listen his side of the story.
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Old 31st December 2019, 10:09   #171
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A short statement released by Ghosn.
How he left Japan was the puzzling thing as he was under surveillance and his passport was confiscated.

Now that he is free to communicate, we will get to listen his side of the story.
Maybe he has dual citizenship and has another passport which can't be seized or the Japanese didn't know about?
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Looks he has made some Deal or Fled and is a free man for the time being at least.
Oh man, this is a Hindi movie-like twist! Such an escape is unprecedented in the auto industry. Guess it will be a very happy 2020 for Carlos.

There is no way he could escape without the authorities knowing. If not top-level, then massive bribes would have been paid at the border. He was under a strict watch and is so famous in Japan that comic books were published on him.

I guess whoever was in charge thought that the purpose was served (that is, he is no longer in charge of Nissan and cannot force it into a weaker position with Renault).

Reuters has an interesting take - link.

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Maybe he has dual citizenship and has another passport which can't be seized or the Japanese didn't know about?
A news source quotes that he has multiple citizenships!

Confirmation has come that Carlos Ghosn is in Beirut, Capital of Lebanon. To make matters worse for Japan, it has no extradition agreement with Lebanon.

Quite fittingly, Carlos parents are of Lebanese descent and he was himself raised in Beirut itself. He holds French and Lebanese passports, so it was no brainer for him as to where to go.

Source: https://www.bbc.com/news/business-50952335
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Re: Nissan chairman Carlos Ghosn arrested in Tokyo. EDIT: Carlos escapes from Japan!

Without going into Mr Ghosn's actions, merits of the case and guilt, a system which treats the accused with out basic human rights has no respect from me. Even before the trial it looks like he was subjected to inhuman treatment. Also a 99% conviction rate needs a deeper look under the hood. I also strongly oppose the presumption of guilt, before the trial. It's great he was able to flee the country where he did not have a fair chance of defending hinself.
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Oh man, this is a Hindi movie-like twist! Such an escape is unprecedented in the auto industry. Guess it will be a very happy 2020 for Carlos.
This is what's going on Twitter.

Nissan chairman Carlos Ghosn arrested in Tokyo. EDIT: Carlos escapes from Japan!-screenshot_20191231095310__01.jpg

Nissan chairman Carlos Ghosn arrested in Tokyo. EDIT: Carlos escapes from Japan!-screenshot_20191231154008__01.jpg

Now that's a great escape!

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Re: Nissan chairman Carlos Ghosn arrested in Tokyo. EDIT: Carlos escapes from Japan!

I fear for other foreigners facing trial or under arrest in Japan. The authorities will never let them out on bail, however tight it might be.

Now it gets interesting, will Carlos tell all or fight all. My bet is both, he will get paid to tell all in order to fight all!
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An interesting watch


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Old 31st December 2019, 19:51   #178
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Re: Nissan chairman Carlos Ghosn arrested in Tokyo. EDIT: Carlos escapes from Japan!

I feel for the lawyer, poor guy put his reputation on line to get him a bail ( which in itself rare in Japan).

Will he be held complicit for allowing Ghosn to escape, only time will tell. 2020 seems pretty interesting already in automotive sense.
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Re: Nissan chairman Carlos Ghosn arrested in Tokyo. EDIT: Carlos escapes from Japan!

Wow! Just when you thought you had seen it all... comes the piece de resistance in the Nissan saga. When I read about Carlos Ghosn it reminds me of a Robert Ludlum novel. The drama is not about who is the Good or Bad guy. It is about the intrigue.

For most of us common folks, the twists in La Affaire Ghosn have left us numb. Irrespective of whose side you want to be on - Ghosn or the Japs, you can't help but marvel at his Houdini like escape.

It means another GOT episode is around the corner. I can hardly wait for it to go on air...
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Old 31st December 2019, 23:44   #180
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Re: Nissan chairman Carlos Ghosn arrested in Tokyo. EDIT: Carlos escapes from Japan!

Maybe corporates world over will get something to learn from what he may divulge was his experience.

Let's see how many people he exposes in their house of cards. If he has somehow forked out a truce of sorts, nothing significant will be shared, probably.

Rest assured, he's going to have one hellova party tonight!

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