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Carlos Ghosn, former chairman and CEO of the Renault-Nissan Alliance, attends a news conference on October 6, 2017. Photo by Charles Platiau/Reuters

Economy Apr 04

Former Nissan chair Ghosn arrested again

By Yuri Kageyama, Associated Press

Former Nissan Motor Chairman Carlos Ghosn sits inside the car as he leaves his lawyer's office after being released on bail from Tokyo Detention House in Japan on March 6, 2019. Photo by Issei Kato/Reuters

Former Nissan chair Carlos Ghosn released on bail

Ghosn left the detention center disguised as a construction worker after posting a $8.9 million bail.

By Yuri Kageyama, Associated Press

Carlos Ghosn, the chairman and CEO of the Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi Alliance, is expected to be dismissed after being arrested for engaging in misconduct. Photo by Regis Duvignau/Reuters

Nissan chairman dismissed amid claims of financial misconduct

Nissan Motor Co. has confirmed that its board of directors voted unanimously to dismiss Carlos Ghosn as its chairman after he was arrested on suspicion of falsifying financial reports and other misconduct.

By Associated Press

File photo of Renault and Nissan CEO Carlos Ghosn by Etienne Laurent/Pool via Reuters

Ghosn’s arrest casts doubt on Renault-Nissan alliance future

Nissan's board is to meet Thursday to consider Ghosn's fate. Renault, where Ghosn is also CEO, said its board will hold an emergency meeting soon.

By Tom Krisher, Angela Charlton, Associated Press

Carlos Ghosn, the chairman and CEO of the Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi Alliance, is expected to be dismissed after being arrested for engaging in misconduct. Photo by Regis Duvignau/Reuters

Nissan chair arrested over financial misconduct allegations

Ghosn is being accused of under-reporting income, using investment funds for personal gain and illicit use of company expenses.

By Yuri Kageyama, Associated Press

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