Japan to tighten immigration procedures after Carlos Ghosn flees country

Japan's Justice Minister Masako Mori said on Sunday the ministry has orderedtighteningofimmigrationproceduresin the wake of the escape of ousted Nissan Motor Co boss CarlosGhosn.

Mori also said in astatementGhosn's "apparently illegal" departure was very regrettable and promised a thorough investigation to uncover the truth, adding that there was no record of his leavingJapan.

She also said thatGhosn's skipping bail cannot be justified and that the court has revoked his bail.

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Ghosnbecame an international fugitiveafterhe revealed on Tuesday he had fled to Lebanon to escape what he called a "rigged" justice system inJapan, where he faces charges relating to alleged financial crimes.