Tokyo prosecutors will indict former Nissan chief Carlos Ghosn on a new charge on Monday when his detention period over suspected financial misconduct expires, local media reported Friday.

Carlos Ghosn to be indicted on fresh charge: Report

Carlos Ghosn has accused "backstabbing" Nissan executives of a "conspiracy" to have him arrested over fears he planned to merge the firm with France's Renault, in a video released Tuesday.

Conspiracy and backstabbing against me: Carlos Ghosn

Shareholders at Nissan voted on Monday at an extraordinary meeting to remove former chief Carlos Ghosn from the company's board as he battles multiple charges of financial misconduct.

Nissan shareholders vote to remove Carlos Ghosn from company board

Nissan shareholders are expected to eject Carlos Ghosn from its board on Monday, as the detained former chairman fights multiple charges of financial misconduct that have landed him in custody.

Nissan shareholders meet to sack Ghosn from its board

Japan's Prime Minister Shinzo Abe announced Monday plans to visit the United States, Canada and France this month before his country hosts the G20 later this year.

Japan's Abe to visit US, France on pre-G20 tour

Arrested former Nissan boss Carlos Ghosn is set to name the people he believes are responsible for his downfall in Japan, his wife said in an interview on Sunday as she fled Tokyo out of fear she could be detained.

Carlos Ghosn to name names as wife flees Tokyo

Former Nissan boss Carlos Ghosn will remain in custody until at least April 14, a Japanese court ruled on Friday, as prosecutors quiz him over fresh allegations of financial misconduct.

Japan court extends Ghosn detention until April 14

Former auto tycoon Carlos Ghosn vowed to prove his innocence of alleged financial misdeeds but raised doubts about receiving a fair trial in Japan, in an interview with French television just before he was re-arrested on Thursday.

'I have names': Carlos Ghosn vows to clear his name in Japan trial

Japanese prosecutors arrested ousted Nissan Motor Co boss Carlos Ghosn for the fourth time on Thursday, on what media reports said was a new case over improper payments made by the automaker to a dealer in Oman under his watch.

Nissan ex-boss Carlos Ghosn rearrested for fourth time in Tokyo

Ousted Nissan boss Carlos Ghosn promised to "tell the truth" at a news conference next week, taking to Twitter to announce his first briefing since being released on bail and hours after a report that prosecutors were preparing a fresh case against him.

Will be telling the truth about what's happening, says Ghosn

Former Nissan Motor Co boss Carlos Ghosn said he was disappointed that a Tokyo court had rejected his request to attend the car maker's board meeting on Tuesday, and that he was still willing to carry out his duties as a board member.

Ghosn 'disappointed' at ban from Nissan meeting, wants to fulfill duties

Carmakers Renault, Nissan and Mitsubishi Motors unveiled the creation of a joint board Tuesday, seeking a "new start" for their alliance after the arrest of former boss Carlos Ghosn.

Renault, Nissan, Mitsubishi unveil new joint board post-Ghosn

Former Nissan chief Carlos Ghosn is seeking court permission to attend a board meeting at the Japanese automaker while out on bail, local media reported Monday. Ghosn wants to attend a Tuesday meeting at the company's headquarters in the city of Yokohama, Kyodo news agency reported, citing one of his lawyers.

Carlos Ghosn wants to attend Nissan board meeting: Report

A Japanese court has barred Carlos Ghosn from attending a Nissan board meeting, local media reported on Monday, as the bailed former chairman prepares his defence against charges of financial misconduct.

Japan court bars ex-boss Carlos Ghosn from Nissan board meeting: Report

Venezuela: Maduro shuts schools, suspends working day as blackout enters second day Venezuela shut schools and suspended working hours on Friday after the capital Caracas and other major cities awoke without electricity for a second day due to a problem that struck the South American country's main hydroelectric plant.

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No internet, no email and surveillance cameras to monitor his comings and goings. After paying $9 million in bail, former Nissan chief Carlos Ghosn is out of a Japanese jail cell where he spent 108 days, but he must live under a host of restrictions while he awaits trial, which could be a year away.

Carlos Ghosn, out on bail, will be under strict monitoring

A new bail application for Carlos Ghosn includes an offer for him to be monitored by surveillance cameras to ensure he does not flee Japan or tamper with evidence, his lawyer said, according to a report from Dow Jones Newswires supplied to EFE on Monday.

Former Nissan chief Carlos Ghosn offers to accept camera surveillance in bid for bail

Former Nissan chief Carlos Ghosn posted bail of 1 billion yen ($9 million) in cash Wednesday, paving the way for his release from a Tokyo detention centre after more than three months in custody.

Ex-Nissan chief Carlos Ghosn pays bail, set to leave Japan cell

Carlos Ghosn was freed Wednesday after what he called a "terrible ordeal" of 108 days behind bars, leaving a Tokyo jail disguised as a workman in a blue cap, according to a Dow Jones news report supplied to EFE.

Former Nissan chief Carlos Ghosn leaves Tokyo jail on bail after 3 and a half month detention

Ex-Nissan chief Carlos Ghosn granted bail by Tokyo Court

A Tokyo court on Tuesday granted ex-Nissan chief Carlos Ghosn bail in a shock decision that could see the auto tycoon freed after more than three months of detention.

Tokyo court grants ex-Nissan chief Carlos Ghosn bail on $9 million

Former Renault and Nissan head Carlos Ghosn and his wife invited friends to a $260,000 Carnival party in Brazil last year and charged it to his employers, documents seen by AFP show, a move Ghosn's lawyer defended as a routine corporate function for a multinational CEO.

Carlos Ghosn held $260,000 Rio party billed to Renault-Nissan: Report

Carlos Ghosn's chief defence attorney Motonari Otsuru resigned and was replaced by a team that includes hotshot lawyer Junichiro Hironaka, in a change of strategy from the ousted Nissan Motor chairman three months after his arrest.

Ghosn's chief defence attorney Motonari Otsuru resigns; Junichiro Hironaka hired in change of strategy

Nissan Motor estimates that 9.2 billion yen ($83.24 million) was paid to the company's former president, Carlos Ghosn, the current president and CEO of the Japanese automobile manufacturer said on Tuesday.

Nissan says undeclared payments by Ghosn total over $83 million

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