Former Nissan chairman Ghosn files complaint over detention in Tokyo
Former Nissan chairman Carlos Ghosn has filed a complaint against the extension of his detention in Japan on financial misconduct charges.
Ghosn was formally charged and re-arrested yesterday on fresh allegations of under-reporting his salary, meaning he is likely to remain in detention until the end of the year.
The former chairman’s lawyer, Motonari Ohtsuru, has filed a complaint against the Tokyo District Court about the extension, according to local media reports.
Ghosn was first arrested on 19 December following allegations that he and former Nissan representative director Greg Kelly committed financial misconduct at the company, including the under-reporting of tens of millions of pounds of Ghosn's salary since 2010.
Ghosn’s detention has been extended twice. Yesterday was the deadline for Tokyo prosecutors to bring formal charges against the executive.
Nissan, which ousted Ghosn during a board meeting shortly after his arrest, was also indicted yesterday for filing false financial statements.
Nissan said in a statement that it takes the situation “extremely seriously”.
"Making false disclosures in annual securities reports greatly harms the integrity of Nissan's public disclosures in the securities markets, and the company expresses its deepest regret," the car manufacturer added.