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Lebanon imposes travel ban on ex-Nissan Chief Ghosn after questioning over Interpol warrant

09 January 2020 16:12 (UTC +04:00)

Lebanese authorities have imposed a travel ban on former CEO of Nissan and Renault Carlos Ghosn following his questioning by investigators amid a warrant issued by Interpol, APA reports quoting Reuters.

The warrant was issued by Japan who is seeking Ghosn's arrest in connection with charges of financial misconduct, the misuse of Nissan's assets, and underreporting of his earnings.

Ghosn, who had been under house arrest in Tokyo since April 2019, recently fled Japan to Lebanon, allegedly via Istanbul and with the help of two US nationals, although this information has not been confirmed. The former automotive executive has been awaiting trial for misappropriation of Nissan's funds, allegations he has repeatedly denied.