We interrupt our year-end holidays to bring you the latest on the Carlos Ghosn vanishing act. We will be back Monday with our regular schedule.
- Via discreet airport lounge, Ghosn masterminded mystery escape from Japan – Reuters: Despite being one of the world’s most-recognisable executives, former Nissan chairman Carlos Ghosn probably embarked onto a private jet from a quiet lounge in Japan’s third-largest airport on his astonishing escape from a fraud trial.
- Turkish operator says Ghosn used its jets illegally to escape Japan – Reuters: A Turkish private jet operator said on Friday that ex-Nissan boss Carlos Ghosn used two of its planes illegally in his escape from Japan, with an employee falsifying lease records to exclude his name from the documents.
- Interpol issues notice after Carlos Ghosn, former Nissan executive, jumps bail – Washingtontimes: Interpol issues notice after Carlos Ghosn, former Nissan executive, jumps bail Washington Times
- Security camera shows Ghosn leaving Tokyo home alone before his escape – NHK – Reuters: A surveillance camera captured former Nissan Motor Co chairman Carlos Ghosn leaving his Tokyo residence alone shortly before his surprise escape from Japan, public broadcaster NHK said on Friday, citing investigative sources.
- Ex-Nissan head Ghosn reportedly took private jet out of Kansai airport to dodge bag check – Mainichi: Ex-Nissan head Ghosn reportedly took private jet out of Kansai airport to dodge bag check The Mainichi
- What’s known and not known about Ghosn’s escape from Japan – Washington Post: Nissan picked Makoto Uchida, who used to head its China business, as its new chief executive. What happens to Nissan’s alliance with Renault SA of …
- $130K and a fake passport: How Carlos Ghosn escaped Japan on a private jet – Thepointsguy: $130K and a fake passport: How Carlos Ghosn escaped Japan on a private jet … arrest in Japan and awaiting trial for various financial crimes, the former boss of Renault and Nissan escaped and turned up in Lebanon on Monday.
- The Ghosn in Nissan’s Machine – Bloomberg: By this definition, Carlos Ghosn was Nissan Motor Co.’s scapegoat. But most of its ills remained when it drove him away. Nissan claims it exorcised …
- Lebanon played no official role in Ghosn exit – minister to MTV – Reuters: Lebanon played no official role in ousted Nissan boss Carlos Ghosn’s departure from Japan, caretaker defence minister Elias Bou Saab told Lebanese broadcaster MTV on Thursday.
- Former GM executive Bob Lutz says fugitive auto titan Carlos Ghosn has a ‘god complex’ – CNBC: Former General Motors Vice Chairman Bob Lutz believes ousted Nissan boss Carlos Ghosn’s ego contributed to the executive’s fall from grace and current status as an international fugitive.
- Nissan’s Shock Turns to Dread as Ghosn Readies Media Blitz – Bloomberg: News this week that Carlos Ghosn, facing two trials and under heavy surveillance, pulled off a stunning escape from Japan left Nissan Motor Co.
- https://dailykanban.com/2020/01/thursday-morning-auto-news-ghosn-special/ghosn_1/Sonnenfeld: A lot of sympathy for Carlos Ghosn’s situation – CNBC: Former Nissan chairman Carlos Ghosn fled Japan for his native Lebanon, raising fresh scrutiny on the Japanese legal system and how international …
- Lebanon Would Probe Ghosn Allegations If Japan Sought Return – Bloomberg: Lebanon’s caretaker justice minister said the country would probe the allegations against Carlos Ghosn if Japan seeks the return of the fallen …