Mystery Surrounds Carlos Ghosn's Escape to Lebanon

Carlos Stone, former head of Nissan and Renault, was on trial in Japan for financial misconduct. He fled to Lebanon, claiming injustice and political persecution. His escape, without a passport and while under house arrest, raises questions about the Japanese legal system and the future of his trial. Stone's statement criticizes Japan's justice system, and his escape leaves Japanese prosecutors in a difficult position regarding the continuation of his trial and that of his alleged accomplice, Greg Kelly.

What was Carlos Stone accused of in Japan?

• Money laundering

• Tax evasion

• Bribery

• Financial misconduct and misuse of corporate resources

Where did Carlos Stone flee to escape the charges in Japan?

• Lebanon

• United States

• France

• Spain

What was one method Carlos Stone allegedly used to escape Japan?

• Bribing airport officials

• Hiding in a cargo ship

• Using an alias on a private jet

• Disguising as a pilot

What did Carlos Stone claim about the Japanese justice system?

• It is fair and just

• It is lenient towards foreigners

• It presumes guilt and denies basic human rights

• It has a low conviction rate

What is the potential impact of Carlos Stone's escape on his trials in Japan?

• The charges will be dropped

• The trials will be moved to Lebanon

• The trials may be held in absentia or not proceed at all

• The trials will proceed as planned