Lebanon has imposed a travel ban on fugitive former auto executive Carlos Ghosn one day after he briefed the world's media on why he fled Japan.
Lebanese prosecutor Ghassan Oueidat confirmed Thursday that a travel ban had been issued that will prevent the ex-Nissan boss from leaving the country.Lebanon said on January 2 that it had received a"red notice" from international police organization Interpol confirming that Ghosn was wanted by police in Japan. A red notice does not compel law enforcement authorities to arrest fugitives.
It was escape or 'die in Japan' Japan's justice systemGhosn was first arrested in Tokyo more than a year ago. Among other charges, prosecutors alleged that he understated his income for years and funneled $5 million of Nissan's money to a car dealership he controlled.On Wednesday, he slammed Japan's criminal justice system, which he said"violates the most basic principles of humanity.
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