Turkish jet worker aided Ghosn escape under 'threats to family'

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Carlos Ghosn faces charges of financial misconduct in Japan. © Reuters

MOMOKO KIDERA, Nikkei staff writer

January 5, 2020 02:55 JST

BEIRUT -- A manager at private jet company MNG Jet reportedly admitted he took part in the escape of former Nissan Motor Chairman Carlos Ghosn from Japan, telling the court that an acquaintance in Beirut had forced him to participate by threatening his wife and children.