TOKYO - Auto tycoon Carlos Ghosn could soon be freed on bail after a Japanese court Thursday rejected prosecutors' request to extend his detention, in a move nearly as unexpected as his sudden arrest. But in another stunning development, the Tokyo District Court said prosecutors had filed a bid to extend his detention on December 20, but it was "rejected". Ghosn's lawyers are expected to request bail while prosecutors will appeal the court decision, according to local news agency Jiji Press. Ghosn's arrest on November 19 unleashed a firestorm through the three-way car alliance of Nissan, Renault and Mitsubishi Motors -- which together sold more vehicles than any other group last year. Last week, Ghosn family members entered the flat, removed "personal effects" and opened the safes, according to Nissan.

Source: Bangkok Post December 20, 2018 05:15 UTC