Lebanon slaps travel ban on Carlos Ghosn

[Omaha Steve]

Source: CNN

By Ghazi Balkiz and Hanna Ziady,

Beirut/London (CNN Business)Lebanon has imposed a travel ban on fugitive former auto executive Carlos Ghosn one day after he briefed the world's media on why he fled Japan.

Lebanese prosecutor Ghassan Oueidat confirmed Thursday that a travel ban had been issued that will prevent the ex-Nissan boss from leaving the country.

Lebanon said on January 2 that it had received a "red notice" from international police organization Interpol confirming that Ghosn was wanted by police in Japan.

A red notice does not compel law enforcement authorities to arrest fugitives. Lebanon and Japan do not have an extradition treaty, and Lebanese officials have said Ghosn entered the country legally.

Read more: https://www.cnn.com/2020/01/09/business/carlos-ghosn-lebanon-travel-ban/index.html

[MosheFeingold]

1. I don't understand this story.

Not the no-travel part.

The alleged underlying fraud.

Also, is it true that an accused is presumed guilty in Japan? If so, I see why someone would want to leave. Hardly fair to have to prove innocence.

[paleotn]

2. Japan's laws are different than ours...

but regardless, he was considered a flight risk for obvious reason.