Former Nissan boss Ghosn’s trial to begin as early as March: Report
Ghosn, once one of the world's most celebrated auto executives, was arrested in Tokyo in November, and faces charges including improperly enriching himself at a cost of $5 million to the automaker.
Carlos Ghosn, ex-chairman and CEO of the Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi Alliance, in Paris, France. REUTERS/Regis Duvignau/File Photo
The trial of Carlos Ghosn, the former head of Nissan Motor Co who has been charged with financial misconduct in Japan, will begin as early as March, Kyodo News said on Thursday, citing his defence lawyer.
Ghosn, once one of the world’s most celebrated auto executives, was arrested in Tokyo in November, and faces charges including improperly enriching himself at a cost of $5 million to the automaker. He has denied any wrongdoing.
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He has been released on bail, but Japanese courts have dismissed his appeals to ease a bail restriction that bans him from contacting his wife. His lawyers have argued that condition violates Japan’s constitution and international law on family separations.
