TOKYO—The latest investigation by Tokyo prosecutors into Nissan Motor Co.’s Carlos Ghosn centers on his relationship with a Saudi Arabian businessman, Khaled Al Juffali, who runs part of Nissan’s Middle East business, according to people familiar with the matter. Some of the people said payments by Nissan to a Juffali company—on which prosecutors have cast suspicion—were for legitimate business purposes.

Source: Wall Street Journal December 27, 2018 18:22 UTC