Carlos Ghosn, the star auto executive credited with rescuing both Renault and Nissan, left a drab Tokyo detention centre Wednesday after more than three months in custody, his identify obscured by a surgical mask, hat and construction worker’s outfit. He has stoutly maintained his innocence and vowed to fight charges he falsified financial reports and committed breach of trust. Ghosn’s star-level pay has drawn attention, since executives in Japan tend to be paid far less than their international counterparts. Article Continued BelowDapper in his tailored dark suits, Ghosn during his prime as an auto executive commanded immediate attention upon entering a room. But shortly after Ghosn’s arrest, Nissan CEO Hiroto Saikawa said he held too much power in the company.

Source: thestar March 06, 2019 16:18 UTC