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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". | |
| 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 under strict bail restrictions. He denies any wrongdoing. | |
| Whether Mr Ghosn has struck a deal with prosecutors or fled is unknown. The businessman holds French and Lebanese passports. | |
| 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. | |
| His lawyers have accused the Japanese government of conspiring against him, calling the prosecution's case "politically motivated". | His lawyers have accused the Japanese government of conspiring against him, calling the prosecution's case "politically motivated". |
| Once considered a hero in Japan for turning around Nissan - and becoming the subject of a comic book there - 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 - and becoming the subject of a comic book there - Mr Ghosn spent 108 days in custody after his arrest in Tokyo in November 2018. |
| While he has since been released, he was under strict bail conditions and could not leave Japan. | While he has since been released, he was under strict bail conditions and could not leave Japan. |
| He faces four charges - including an allegation by Nissan that he diverted money for his own gain. Nissan sacked him three days after his arrest. | He faces four charges - including an allegation by Nissan that he diverted money for his own gain. Nissan sacked him three days after his arrest. |
| Japan's Foreign Minister Keisuke Suzuki visited Beirut on 20 December. | Japan's Foreign Minister Keisuke Suzuki visited Beirut on 20 December. |