An American father and son were handed to Japanese officials on Monday, their lawyer said, after losing an extradition battle over accusations they helped former Renault-Nissan boss Carlos Ghosn to flee Japan.

Michael Taylor and his son Peter Taylor were arrested in May after Japan issued a warrant accusing them of helping Ghosn flee Tokyo for Lebanon in December 2019 -- reportedly hidden in a large box in a private jet -- as he faced financial misconduct charges.

Two weeks ago, the US Supreme Court rejected the Taylors' emergency appeal and cleared the way for their extradition following similar rulings by lower courts.

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"This is a sad day for the family, and for all who believe that veterans deserve better treatment from their own country," Paul Kelly, their lawyer, said in a statement confirming they had been handed over to Japanese custody.

The US courts rejected the contention by the Taylors' lawyers that the two men would face torture-like conditions in Japanese prison sufficient to merit breaching the extradition treaty between Tokyo and Washington.

Peter Taylor and his father, a former US Special Forces member turned private security contractor, had been imprisoned pending the outcome of the extradition fight.

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US court documents show the two, and a Lebanese national allegedly helped smuggle Ghosn out of Japan inside a large musical equipment case.

'Brazen escape'

Prosecutors in one court filing called it "one of the most brazen and well-orchestrated escape acts in recent history."

Ghosn, who was a global business superstar when his career came crashing to an end, fled Japan while out on bail facing financial misconduct charges.

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He was arrested in November 2018 and had been expected to face trial on charges including understating his pay and misusing company assets.

He spent 130 days in prison before being released on bail and completing his audacious escape act.

Ghosn, who has denied any wrongdoing, has said he fled because he could not get a fair trial in Japan.

Last week, a Turkish court sentenced three men to four years and two months in prison over the case.

The court convicted two pilots and an employee of a small private airline who flew the tycoon during his escape.

The judge convicted them of illegally smuggling a foreign national.

The pilots told the court that they were innocent because they never suspected who was on board their plane.

Interpol issued a notice last year seeking Ghosn's extradition from Lebanon to Japan. The two countries have no extradition agreement and Lebanon has failed to comply.

The Turkish indictment said the escape plot involved a stopover in Istanbul instead of a direct flight "so as not to arouse suspicions."

An American father and son were handed to Japanese officials on Monday, their lawyer said, after losing an extradition battle over accusations they helped former Renault-Nissan boss Carlos Ghosn to flee Japan.

An American father and son were handed to Japanese officials on Monday, their lawyer said, after losing an extradition battle over accusations they helped former Renault-Nissan boss Carlos Ghosn to flee Japan. Michael Taylor and his son Peter Taylor were arrested in May after Japan issued a warrant accusing them of helping Ghosn flee Tokyo for Lebanon in December 2019 -- reportedly hidden in a large box in a private jet -- as he faced financial misconduct charges. Two weeks ago, the US Supreme Court rejected the Taylors' emergency appeal and cleared the way for their extradition following similar rulings by lower courts. Also read | 'It's a psychological distress': Japan asks China to stop anal swab tests for coronavirus on citizens "This is a sad day for the family, and for all who believe that veterans deserve better treatment from their own country," Paul Kelly, their lawyer, said in a statement confirming they had been handed over to Japanese custody. The US courts rejected the contention by the Taylors' lawyers that the two men would face torture-like conditions in Japanese prison sufficient to merit breaching the extradition treaty between Tokyo and Washington. Peter Taylor and his father, a former US Special Forces member turned private security contractor, had been imprisoned pending the outcome of the extradition fight. Also read | US steps up effort to protect university research from China US court documents show the two, and a Lebanese national allegedly helped smuggle Ghosn out of Japan inside a large musical equipment case. 'Brazen escape' Prosecutors in one court filing called it "one of the most brazen and well-orchestrated escape acts in recent history." Ghosn, who was a global business superstar when his career came crashing to an end, fled Japan while out on bail facing financial misconduct charges. Also read | US urges Saudi Arabia to disband Rapid Intervention Force linked to Khashoggi murder He was arrested in November 2018 and had been expected to face trial on charges including understating his pay and misusing company assets. He spent 130 days in prison before being released on bail and completing his audacious escape act. Ghosn, who has denied any wrongdoing, has said he fled because he could not get a fair trial in Japan. Last week, a Turkish court sentenced three men to four years and two months in prison over the case. The court convicted two pilots and an employee of a small private airline who flew the tycoon during his escape. The judge convicted them of illegally smuggling a foreign national. The pilots told the court that they were innocent because they never suspected who was on board their plane. Interpol issued a notice last year seeking Ghosn's extradition from Lebanon to Japan. The two countries have no extradition agreement and Lebanon has failed to comply. The Turkish indictment said the escape plot involved a stopover in Istanbul instead of a direct flight "so as not to arouse suspicions."

US father and son handed to Japan over Ghosn's escape

Still turning heads and trending is a remarkable escape story of a legendary businessman-turned-international-fugitive. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/i-alone-organised-my-departure-from-japan-fugitive-carlos-ghosn-271734">Carlos Ghosn</a>, the Lebanese international fugitive is now working with an eminent Hollywood agent.

Formerly the CEO of <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/i-alone-organised-my-departure-from-japan-fugitive-carlos-ghosn-271734">Nissan</a> Motor Co. Ltd., <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/i-alone-organised-my-departure-from-japan-fugitive-carlos-ghosn-271734">Ghosn</a> has initiated a professional relationship with the legendary agent <a href="https://www.wionews.com/business-economy/michael-ovitz-to-work-with-carlos-ghosn-escape-of-the-century-may-appear-on-big-screens-280073">Michael Ovitz</a> who will aid the millionaire in closing deals with movie studios that may be eager to reconstruct his story into something worth showing on the big screen.

Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/japanenese-lawyers-of-former-nissan-chief-carlos-ghusn-quit-after-he-flees-274630">Japanese lawyers of ex-Nissan chief Carlos Ghosn quit after he flees</a>

Having escaped from the juggernaut that is the Japanese judicial system and departing from one of the nation's international airports, movie and TV producers are falling over themselves to bring this intriguing story to the silver screen.

Most recent reports of the escape of the century includes an alleged collaboration of ex-special forces soldiers as well as high-level government collusions, which at first glance seems like a run-of-the-mill Bond movie without any scantily-clad femme fatale.

Reports state that <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/japanenese-lawyers-of-former-nissan-chief-carlos-ghusn-quit-after-he-flees-274630">Ghosn</a> was extracted from Japan in a packing crate aboard a private jet with the help of a former Green Beret, and it is almost impossible to imagine all the elements of the previous sentence coming together in a real-life scenario.

Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/i-alone-organised-my-departure-from-japan-fugitive-carlos-ghosn-271734">'I alone organised my departure' from Japan: Fugitive Carlos Ghosn</a>

In one of the most fascinating business capers in modern history, the Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport saw his shocking appearance which seemed completely out of the blue.

Considered one of the world's most renowned agents, <a href="https://www.wionews.com/business-economy/michael-ovitz-to-work-with-carlos-ghosn-escape-of-the-century-may-appear-on-big-screens-280073">Michael Ovitz</a> is working as a new agent to Ghosn and has been a leading figure in the American entertainment industry since the 1970s. He has served as the former President of the Walt Disney Company and is the co-founder of the influential Creative Artists Agency (CAA).

Ovitz will help in discussing and evaluating possible proposals, as per reports from spokespersons of the former <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/japanenese-lawyers-of-former-nissan-chief-carlos-ghusn-quit-after-he-flees-274630">Nissan Chairman</a>. Despite this public claim, projects involving <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/japanenese-lawyers-of-former-nissan-chief-carlos-ghusn-quit-after-he-flees-274630">Ghosn</a> have yet to be confirmed.

Sealing the deal with any of the giant entertainment companies vying for his story would land him in a substantial amount of money, which the former CEO of <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/japanenese-lawyers-of-former-nissan-chief-carlos-ghusn-quit-after-he-flees-274630">Nissan</a> might need since he lost an astounding $14 million in bail money during the intense judicial battles with Japanese authorities.

Though it cannot be said for sure whether his legal troubles cleaned out his pockets, it is impossible to believe that the man who achieved an impossible escape does not have anything more up his sleeves.&nbsp;

The tale behind his daring escape, if documented in a mini-series or a Hollywood-produced movie is something that many across the world would be excited to indulge in today, especially when one considers the fact that many features of Ghosn's tale remain shrouded in mystery.

Still turning heads and trending is a remarkable escape story of a legendary businessman-turned-international-fugitive. Carlos Ghosn, the Lebanese international fugitive is now working with an eminent Hollywood agent.

Still turning heads and trending is a remarkable escape story of a legendary businessman-turned-international-fugitive. Carlos Ghosn, the Lebanese international fugitive is now working with an eminent Hollywood agent. Formerly the CEO of Nissan Motor Co. Ltd., Ghosn has initiated a professional relationship with the legendary agent Michael Ovitz who will aid the millionaire in closing deals with movie studios that may be eager to reconstruct his story into something worth showing on the big screen. Also read: Japanese lawyers of ex-Nissan chief Carlos Ghosn quit after he flees Having escaped from the juggernaut that is the Japanese judicial system and departing from one of the nation's international airports, movie and TV producers are falling over themselves to bring this intriguing story to the silver screen. Most recent reports of the escape of the century includes an alleged collaboration of ex-special forces soldiers as well as high-level government collusions, which at first glance seems like a run-of-the-mill Bond movie without any scantily-clad femme fatale. Reports state that Ghosn was extracted from Japan in a packing crate aboard a private jet with the help of a former Green Beret, and it is almost impossible to imagine all the elements of the previous sentence coming together in a real-life scenario. Also read: 'I alone organised my departure' from Japan: Fugitive Carlos Ghosn In one of the most fascinating business capers in modern history, the Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport saw his shocking appearance which seemed completely out of the blue. Considered one of the world's most renowned agents, Michael Ovitz is working as a new agent to Ghosn and has been a leading figure in the American entertainment industry since the 1970s. He has served as the former President of the Walt Disney Company and is the co-founder of the influential Creative Artists Agency (CAA). Ovitz will help in discussing and evaluating possible proposals, as per reports from spokespersons of the former Nissan Chairman. Despite this public claim, projects involving Ghosn have yet to be confirmed. Sealing the deal with any of the giant entertainment companies vying for his story would land him in a substantial amount of money, which the former CEO of Nissan might need since he lost an astounding $14 million in bail money during the intense judicial battles with Japanese authorities. Though it cannot be said for sure whether his legal troubles cleaned out his pockets, it is impossible to believe that the man who achieved an impossible escape does not have anything more up his sleeves. The tale behind his daring escape, if documented in a mini-series or a Hollywood-produced movie is something that many across the world would be excited to indulge in today, especially when one considers the fact that many features of Ghosn's tale remain shrouded in mystery.

Michael Ovitz to work with Carlos Ghosn; escape of the century may appear on big screens

Junichiro Hironaka, the head lawyer of former Nisaan chief <a href="http://13.235.153.162/world/lebanon-bans-ghosn-from-foreign-travel-273237">Carlos Ghosn</a> along with Takashi Takanio, his other Japanese attorney have resigned on Thursday.

The lawyers did not state the reason behind their resignation.

The 65-year-old businessman, for years venerated in Japan for turning around once-ailing Nissan, fled while awaiting trial on charges including allegedly under-reporting his compensation to the tune of $85 million.

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Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/former-nissan-boss-ghosn-says-french-envoy-warned-about-nissan-turning-against-him-274341">Former Nissan boss Ghosn says French envoy warned about Nissan plotting against him</a>

He became an international fugitive after he fled to Lebanon, his childhood home, last week to escape what he called a "rigged" justice system in Japan, where he faces multiple charges related to financial misconduct.

<a href="http://13.235.153.162/world/lebanon-bans-ghosn-from-foreign-travel-273237">Also read:&nbsp;Lebanon bans Carlos Ghosn from foreign travel</a>

Ghosn had attacked Japan’s justice system and said that ''I have been a victim of injustice, political persecution and 'ripped' from friends, family''.

Also read:&nbsp;<a href="http://13.235.153.162/world/former-nissan-chairman-carlos-ghosn-holds-first-press-conference-since-escape-from-japan-273012">There was no way I was going to be treated fairly: Former Nissan chairman Carlos Ghosn</a>

His wife Carole Ghosn had said that she did not know about her husband's mysterious escape from Japan to Lebanon last month. 
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Junichiro Hironaka, the head lawyer of former Nisaan chief Carlos Ghosn along with Takashi Takanio, his other Japanese attorney have resigned on Thursday. The lawyers did not state the reason behind their resignation.

Junichiro Hironaka, the head lawyer of former Nisaan chief Carlos Ghosn along with Takashi Takanio, his other Japanese attorney have resigned on Thursday. The lawyers did not state the reason behind their resignation. The 65-year-old businessman, for years venerated in Japan for turning around once-ailing Nissan, fled while awaiting trial on charges including allegedly under-reporting his compensation to the tune of $85 million. × Also read: Former Nissan boss Ghosn says French envoy warned about Nissan plotting against him He became an international fugitive after he fled to Lebanon, his childhood home, last week to escape what he called a "rigged" justice system in Japan, where he faces multiple charges related to financial misconduct. Also read: Lebanon bans Carlos Ghosn from foreign travel Ghosn had attacked Japan’s justice system and said that ''I have been a victim of injustice, political persecution and 'ripped' from friends, family''. Also read: There was no way I was going to be treated fairly: Former Nissan chairman Carlos Ghosn His wife Carole Ghosn had said that she did not know about her husband's mysterious escape from Japan to Lebanon last month.

Japanese lawyers of ex-Nissan chief Carlos Ghosn quit after he flees

Former Nissan chairman Carlos Ghosn said that the French ambassador had warned him shortly after his arrest that his own company was plotting against him which forced him to make the dramatic escape to Beirut.

Former Nissan chairman Carlos Ghosn said that the French ambassador had warned him shortly after his arrest that his own company was plotting against him which forced him to make the dramatic escape to Beirut. "Frankly, I was shocked by the arrest and the first thing I asked is make sure Nissan knows so they can send me a lawyer," Ghosn told Reuters in an interview in Beirut. "And the second day, 24 hours from this, I received a visit from the French ambassador who told me: 'Nissan is turning against you'. And this is where I realised that the whole thing was a plot." Former Nissan CEO Hiroto Saikawa, who was forced to resign last year after admitting that he had received improper compensation, told a news conference hours after Ghosn's arrest that Ghosn had been using corporate money for personal purposes and under-reporting his income for years. × The arrest of Ghosn, widely respected for rescuing the carmaker from near-bankruptcy, has put Japan's criminal justice system under international scrutiny. The French Embassy in Tokyo did not immediately respond to a request for comment. Nissan reiterated a previous comment, including that the carmaker "discovered numerous acts of misconduct by Ghosn through a robust, thorough internal investigation. The company determined that he was not fit to serve as an executive, and removed him from all offices." Ghosn, 65, fled Japan last month while awaiting trial on charges of under-reporting earnings, breach of trust and misappropriation of company funds, all of which he denies. The one-time titan of the car industry said the alternative to fleeing would have been to spend the rest of his life languishing in Japan without a fair trial. Ghosn said he had escaped to his childhood home of Lebanon to clear his name. Amid conflicting reports about his escape, Ghosn declined to say how he had managed to flee. Tokyo prosecutors said his allegations of a conspiracy were false and that he had failed to justify his acts. Japan's Ministry of Justice has said it will try to find a way to bring Ghosn back from Lebanon, even the countries have no extradition treaty. Ghosn said the Japanese authorities were intent on preventing him from having a just trial.

Former Nissan boss Ghosn says French envoy warned about Nissan plotting against him

Former-Nissan boss Carlos Ghosn on Wednesday made his first public appearance at a press conference in Beirut since skipping bail in Japan.

"I am not here to talk about how I fled Japan," he said.

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Attacking Japan’s justice system Ghosn said that I have been a victim of injustice, political persecution and 'ripped' from friends, family.

Ghosn said that he is 'ready to stay a long time' in Lebanon'.

Talking about the 'plot' to oust him he said that he does not believe that Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe was involved in anything like that.

"The collusion between Nissan and prosecutors is everywhere," Ghosn said, claiming his arrest in Japan was "staged".

"There was no way I was going to be treated fairly ... this was not about justice. I felt I was a hostage of the country that I have served for 17 years," he said.

Ousted Nissan boss Carlos Ghosn stunned the world with his surprise escape to Lebanon last month.&nbsp;

Ghosn, while awaiting trial, eluded media and authorities to escape to Lebanon when, as per his lawyer Junichiro Hironaka, all three of his passports were in possession of the lawyers.

Ghosn is unlikely to be forced to return to Japan in the absence of an extradition treaty between Lebanon and Japan.

The former auto executive was initially arrested in Tokyo in November 2018. He faces four charges which include hiding income and enriching himself through payments to Middle East dealerships. Ghosn denies all charges.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)

Former-Nissan boss Carlos Ghosn on Wednesday made his first public appearance at a press conference in Beirut since skipping bail in Japan. "I am not here to talk about how I fled Japan," he said.

Former-Nissan boss Carlos Ghosn on Wednesday made his first public appearance at a press conference in Beirut since skipping bail in Japan. "I am not here to talk about how I fled Japan," he said. Also read: 'Unexpected surprise' - How did Nissan boss Carlos Ghosn escape to Lebanon? Attacking Japan’s justice system Ghosn said that I have been a victim of injustice, political persecution and 'ripped' from friends, family. Ghosn said that he is 'ready to stay a long time' in Lebanon'. Talking about the 'plot' to oust him he said that he does not believe that Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe was involved in anything like that. "The collusion between Nissan and prosecutors is everywhere," Ghosn said, claiming his arrest in Japan was "staged". "There was no way I was going to be treated fairly ... this was not about justice. I felt I was a hostage of the country that I have served for 17 years," he said. Ousted Nissan boss Carlos Ghosn stunned the world with his surprise escape to Lebanon last month. Ghosn, while awaiting trial, eluded media and authorities to escape to Lebanon when, as per his lawyer Junichiro Hironaka, all three of his passports were in possession of the lawyers. Ghosn is unlikely to be forced to return to Japan in the absence of an extradition treaty between Lebanon and Japan. The former auto executive was initially arrested in Tokyo in November 2018. He faces four charges which include hiding income and enriching himself through payments to Middle East dealerships. Ghosn denies all charges. (With inputs from agencies)

There was no way I was going to be treated fairly: Former Nissan chairman Carlos Ghosn

Japan&nbsp;has&nbsp;asked&nbsp;Lebanon&nbsp;for&nbsp;help&nbsp;regarding <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/ghosns-escape-extremely-regrettable-nissan-272597">Carlos&nbsp;Ghosn</a>, a top&nbsp;Japanese official said on Tuesday, calling the former auto executive's escape to Beirut "regrettable" but stopping short of spelling out what Tokyo was seeking&nbsp;from&nbsp;local authorities.

The former <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/japan-to-tighten-immigration-procedures-after-ghosn-flees-country-272192">Nissan Motor Co Ltd</a>&nbsp;and <a href="https://www.wionews.com/business-economy/fiat-chrysler-french-carmaker-psa-agree-on-mega-merger-268996">Renault SA</a>&nbsp; chairman became an international&nbsp;fugitive&nbsp;after he fled to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/carlos-ghosn-fled-by-bullet-train-japan-vows-to-bolster-borders-272500">Lebanon</a>, his childhood home, last week to escape what he called a "rigged" justice system in&nbsp;Japan, where he faces multiple charges related to financial misconduct.

He&nbsp;has&nbsp;denied any wrongdoing and&nbsp;has&nbsp;said he was the victim of "backstabbing" and a "conspiracy" that wanted to derail his efforts to bring the two automakers towards a merger.

Japanese authorities said on Monday they may press for&nbsp;Ghosn's extradition&nbsp;from&nbsp;Lebanon&nbsp;to face the charges, even though the Middle Eastern country does not normally extradite its nationals.

On Tuesday,&nbsp;Japan's Chief Cabinet Secretary, <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/japan-to-send-warship-planes-to-middle-east-to-protect-vessels-270515">Yoshihide Suga</a>, sidestepped questions about what exactly&nbsp;Japan&nbsp;had asked of&nbsp;Lebanon&nbsp;beyond "finding out the truth".

"It's necessary to carefully consider the legal systems of both countries," he told a news conference, referring to any requests for the extradition of a&nbsp;fugitive.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/japan-to-tighten-immigration-procedures-after-ghosn-flees-country-272192">Ghosn</a>&nbsp;is due to speak to the media in&nbsp;Lebanon&nbsp;on Wednesday where he is widely expected to detail some of the claims he&nbsp;has&nbsp;made against Nissan since his arrest in November 2018.

Citing an interview with&nbsp;Ghosn, Fox Business reported that the former executive said he&nbsp;has&nbsp;"actual evidence" and documents to show there was a&nbsp;Japanese government-backed coup to "take him out". He plans to identify those he believes responsible at a news conference, the broadcaster reported.

Separately, <a href="https://www.wionews.com/business-economy/ghosn-fled-japan-after-security-firm-hired-by-nissan-stopped-surveillance-sources-272140">Nissan</a> said&nbsp;Ghosn's flight&nbsp;from&nbsp;Japan&nbsp;would not affect its policy of holding him responsible for "serious misconduct".

"The company will continue to take appropriate legal action to hold&nbsp;Ghosn&nbsp;accountable for the harm that his misconduct&nbsp;has&nbsp;caused to Nissan," the&nbsp;Japanese automaker said in a statement.

Japan has asked Lebanon for help regarding Carlos Ghosn, a top Japanese official said on Tuesday, calling the former auto executive's escape to Beirut "regrettable" but stopping short of spelling out what Tokyo was seeking from local authorities.

Japan has asked Lebanon for help regarding Carlos Ghosn, a top Japanese official said on Tuesday, calling the former auto executive's escape to Beirut "regrettable" but stopping short of spelling out what Tokyo was seeking from local authorities. The former Nissan Motor Co Ltd and Renault SA chairman became an international fugitive after he fled to Lebanon, his childhood home, last week to escape what he called a "rigged" justice system in Japan, where he faces multiple charges related to financial misconduct. He has denied any wrongdoing and has said he was the victim of "backstabbing" and a "conspiracy" that wanted to derail his efforts to bring the two automakers towards a merger. Japanese authorities said on Monday they may press for Ghosn's extradition from Lebanon to face the charges, even though the Middle Eastern country does not normally extradite its nationals. On Tuesday, Japan's Chief Cabinet Secretary, Yoshihide Suga, sidestepped questions about what exactly Japan had asked of Lebanon beyond "finding out the truth". "It's necessary to carefully consider the legal systems of both countries," he told a news conference, referring to any requests for the extradition of a fugitive. Ghosn is due to speak to the media in Lebanon on Wednesday where he is widely expected to detail some of the claims he has made against Nissan since his arrest in November 2018. Citing an interview with Ghosn, Fox Business reported that the former executive said he has "actual evidence" and documents to show there was a Japanese government-backed coup to "take him out". He plans to identify those he believes responsible at a news conference, the broadcaster reported. Separately, Nissan said Ghosn's flight from Japan would not affect its policy of holding him responsible for "serious misconduct". "The company will continue to take appropriate legal action to hold Ghosn accountable for the harm that his misconduct has caused to Nissan," the Japanese automaker said in a statement.

Japan to seek 'help' from Lebanon over fugitive Carlos Ghosn

New reports emerged Monday on how fugitive former <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/france-wont-extradite-ghosn-if-he-arrives-in-country-government-271678">Nissan</a> boss <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/japan-to-tighten-immigration-procedures-after-ghosn-flees-country-272192">Carlos Ghosn</a> jumped bail in Japan, as the country's justice minister said border controls would be bolstered after the escape.

The 65-year-old executive skipped bail nearly a week ago, fleeing Japan where he was awaiting trial on multiple counts of financial misconduct that he denies.

The details of his escape remain spotty, with Japan saying it is still investigating how he slipped past strict security measures imposed as part of his bail conditions.

Citing people involved in the investigation,&nbsp;Nippon Television Network&nbsp;(NTV) said Monday that Ghosn boarded a "shinkansen" bullet train from Tokyo's Shinagawa station on December 29.

He got off at a station in western Osaka, arriving around 7:30 pm and taking a taxi to a hotel near Kansai Airport, NTV said.

He is thought to have taken a private jet the same day from the airport, bound for Istanbul, where he switched planes and continued to <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/fugitive-carlos-ghosn-to-be-summoned-by-lebanese-judiciary-official-271961">Beirut</a>.

Last week, local media reported Ghosn was caught on security camera leaving his Tokyo home by himself around noon on December 29.

But the exact circumstances of his departure from Japan are still shrouded in mystery.

The justice ministry said it did not have records of Ghosn departing Japan.

"It is believed that he used some wrongful methods to illegally leave the country," Justice Minister Masako Mori said at a press conference on Monday.

"I have instructed the immigration agency to further tighten the departure process," she added.

The Wall Street Journal has reported that Ghosn was loaded onto the flight from Osaka in a large case for audio equipment, which was later found at the back of the cabin.

The newspaper cited unnamed sources close to the investigation in <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/ghosn-used-our-jets-illegally-in-escape-from-japan-turkish-company-says-271956">Turkey</a> as saying that holes had been drilled into the bottom of the container to ensure the businessman could breathe.

Japan's transport ministry told reporters that luggage checks are not mandatory for private jets.&nbsp;

"Operators of private jets decide if luggage checks are necessary or not while airline operators are obliged to conduct security checks under Japan's aviation law," a ministry official told reporters.

"The security checks are carried out to prevent danger such as bombs, and to prevent hijacks," he said, adding such risks are considered less likely for private jets.

Ghosn, who has French, Brazilian and Lebanese nationalities, was able to enter Lebanon on a French passport, according to airport documents

A court in Tokyo had allowed Ghosn to keep a second French passport as he needed one to travel inside Japan, a source close to the matter has told reporters.

Japan has launched a probe into the humiliating security lapse and prosecutors said they would "coordinate with the relevant agencies to swiftly and appropriately investigate the matter."

Ghosn has vowed to give his own account at a hotly awaited press conference in Beirut this week.

New reports emerged Monday on how fugitive former Nissan boss Carlos Ghosn jumped bail in Japan, as the country's justice minister said border controls would be bolstered after the escape.

New reports emerged Monday on how fugitive former Nissan boss Carlos Ghosn jumped bail in Japan, as the country's justice minister said border controls would be bolstered after the escape. The 65-year-old executive skipped bail nearly a week ago, fleeing Japan where he was awaiting trial on multiple counts of financial misconduct that he denies. The details of his escape remain spotty, with Japan saying it is still investigating how he slipped past strict security measures imposed as part of his bail conditions. Citing people involved in the investigation, Nippon Television Network (NTV) said Monday that Ghosn boarded a "shinkansen" bullet train from Tokyo's Shinagawa station on December 29. He got off at a station in western Osaka, arriving around 7:30 pm and taking a taxi to a hotel near Kansai Airport, NTV said. He is thought to have taken a private jet the same day from the airport, bound for Istanbul, where he switched planes and continued to Beirut. Last week, local media reported Ghosn was caught on security camera leaving his Tokyo home by himself around noon on December 29. But the exact circumstances of his departure from Japan are still shrouded in mystery. The justice ministry said it did not have records of Ghosn departing Japan. "It is believed that he used some wrongful methods to illegally leave the country," Justice Minister Masako Mori said at a press conference on Monday. "I have instructed the immigration agency to further tighten the departure process," she added. The Wall Street Journal has reported that Ghosn was loaded onto the flight from Osaka in a large case for audio equipment, which was later found at the back of the cabin. The newspaper cited unnamed sources close to the investigation in Turkey as saying that holes had been drilled into the bottom of the container to ensure the businessman could breathe. Japan's transport ministry told reporters that luggage checks are not mandatory for private jets. "Operators of private jets decide if luggage checks are necessary or not while airline operators are obliged to conduct security checks under Japan's aviation law," a ministry official told reporters. "The security checks are carried out to prevent danger such as bombs, and to prevent hijacks," he said, adding such risks are considered less likely for private jets. Ghosn, who has French, Brazilian and Lebanese nationalities, was able to enter Lebanon on a French passport, according to airport documents A court in Tokyo had allowed Ghosn to keep a second French passport as he needed one to travel inside Japan, a source close to the matter has told reporters. Japan has launched a probe into the humiliating security lapse and prosecutors said they would "coordinate with the relevant agencies to swiftly and appropriately investigate the matter." Ghosn has vowed to give his own account at a hotly awaited press conference in Beirut this week.

Former Nissan boss Carlos Ghosn reportedly escaped Tokyo on public bullet train