By AFPMore by this AuthorFormer Nissan chief Carlos Ghosn, who was awaiting trial in Japan on financial misconduct charges, has flown to Beirut, the latest stunning twist in his rollercoaster journey from boardroom to detention centre. The 65-year-old, who holds French, Brazilian and Lebanese passports, arrived in Beirut on Monday, a Lebanese security source told AFP, adding: "It's unclear how he left Japan." The tycoon was preparing for a trial in Tokyo -- expected to take place this spring -- over multiple charges of financial malpractice that he denies. Ghosn was on bail in Japan under strict conditions, including a ban on leaving Japan and on communicating with his wife, although the couple were last month allowed a brief conversation via videoconference. His Japanese lawyers were seemingly caught unawares by Ghosn's travel plans and declined to comment to reporters.

Source: Daily Nation December 31, 2019 02:26 UTC