The planning behind Mr. Ghosn’s flight from Japan began last summer, according to someone familiar with the details of the escape. The team considered a number of options, including putting Mr. Ghosn on a ship to Thailand. Mr. Hironaka has refused to turn over the computer, citing his responsibilities as Mr. Ghosn’s former lawyer. In Japan, Mr. Ghosn faced charges of hiding his compensation from regulators and using Nissan’s resources for his own financial benefit. While free on bail in Japan, Mr. Ghosn largely stayed out of the spotlight.

Source: New York Times January 30, 2020 13:02 UTC