Carlos Ghosn: I ran away from Japan in a box, although there is a second option for this reason

Former Nissan Chairman Carlos Ghosn revealed details of the story of his escape from Japan in a box dedicated to the audio equipment of a plane, where he eventually arrived in Lebanon.

In an interview with "Le Parisien" newspaper, Carlos Ghosn confirmed that the escape "was fraught with dangers", noting that he "planned practically every detail of the escape."

He explained, "We have ruled out the option of leaving by sea, because between the moment we leave the port and our arrival, there can be interference." And about his escape by plane, Carlos Ghosn revealed that he had a choice between two options, namely through the box, or the option to disguise. As a crew member.

He pointed out that because of the observation that "boxes do not pass under routine X-rays" he chose this plan, adding: "This small note was the basis of the escape plan."

Describing the details, Ghosn said: "I was trapped in the dark, but I followed the stages of the plan with my ear. When I heard the sound of the plane's engine, I knew I was on the runway, and when the box was tilted, I understood that I had entered the luggage compartment, and at that moment my partners told me that the first part of the plan had succeeded. ".

Ghosn explained that "while he was inside the box, he was not afraid of running out of oxygen, and that was not what he would have worried about," and he continued, "I was so angry at the way I was being treated, that there was no room for fear."

The former Nissan boss was flown unchecked into an audio box on a private plane that took him to Turkey on December 29, and there, the businessman boarded another private plane that took him to Lebanon, while awaiting trial in Japan, on charges of reporting lower income. What he was getting, breach of trust and embezzlement of company funds, all of which Ghosn denies.

The Lebanese judiciary had summoned Ghosn earlier for interrogation.

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