Carlos Ghosn

[Chik]

Some people tend to think this is driven by passion but the fine art and vintage collectible cars markets are really maintained high by money laundering schemes. Theses are only two examples of markets involved.

The Singapore Freeport has temperature and humidity controlled spaces. I always wondered what they're for... :)

[thollandpe]

Ghosn in 60 Seconds? Ghosn with the Wind?

Color me Ghosn.

[j44ke]

Chik and Doug - Thanks for the clarifications. Don't get me wrong - I am not defending Ghosn - he's obviously got some rather major ethical lapses! - just guessing as to his rationale for leaving and whether it is all that illogical given the field marks in the prosecution so far. My background info is based on work my wife and her colleagues have done in the past that knocked against the deeper workings of Japanese iron-hand-in-silk-glove fights over business ownership, executive hierarchy, compensation, etc.

The ability of wealth to hide and move around the world never ceases to amaze me. It doesn't even require complicity, just speed and anonymity. My wife had a case involving a Japanese investment behemoth in which a key transaction was a flurry of electronic activity that took about 7 seconds to complete and several years to figure out. By then, several hundred thousand other things had happened.

Chik - I think Ghosn as the next Batman might work, especially in parts of the Middle East.

[Chik]

Taking on a financial institution is an entirely different game, regardless of country.

[Chik]

Color me Ghosn.

Ghosn Baby Ghosn
Days Ghosn
10 Minutes Ghosn
Already Ghosn
Ghosn Fishin'
Ghosn But Not Forgotten

Ok, I'll stop now.

[Mabouya]

Ok, I'll stop now.

Well, I'll be doggone.

[Dave Thompson]

well, i'll be dogghosn.

fify.

[Colinmclelland]

Looks like Lebanon might not be awesome for him. Still technically at war with Israel so apparently his having dealt with them while at Nissan puts him at risk of a prison term there too.

The movie could get a sequel.

[j44ke]

That just sounded like Hezbollah registering their objection to the arrangement. They know there was money involved and they likely didn't get any of it. They want a piece of the action.

[Chik]

Well, he's a Maronite, so not exactly a natural friend of the Hezbollah boys. If I were him, I would have headed to St Kitts & Nevis, another place with hardly any extradition treaties and passports for sale for a relatively modest sum.

So, where's the VS popcorn vending machine?

[j44ke]

Well, he's a Maronite, so not exactly a natural friend of the Hezbollah boys. If I were him, I would have headed to St Kitts & Nevis, another place with hardly any extradition treaties and passports for sale for a relatively modest sum.

So, where's the VS popcorn vending machine?

Yeah, I was going to say that they typically use the law to harass Druze and Christian minorities, but I didn't know Ghosn is Maronite so that makes more sense.

I know, right? The world is pretty tremendous theater right now. Unfortunately it appears to be on an infinite reel and it isn't clear whether it is going to be a tragedy or merely a thriller.

[colker]

Looks like Lebanon might not be awesome for him. Still technically at war with Israel so apparently his having dealt with them while at Nissan puts him at risk of a prison term there too.

The movie could get a sequel.

Which Lebanon? Is it already back to being one state or still divided by militias? I bet his stay is costing another tens of millions. Guys there may not like him but their war is expensive. Who knows how much of a prison this is.

[j44ke]

Which Lebanon? Is it already back to being one state or still divided by militias? I bet his stay is costing another tens of millions. Guys there may not like him but their war is expensive. Who knows how much of a prison this is.

They had their first general election in 9 years on May 6, 2018. Here's a good review.

Lebanon's unique democracy: 7 things to know about today's elections - Middle East News - Haaretz.com

[colker]

They had their first general election in 9 years on May 6, 2018. Here's a good review.

Lebanon's unique democracy: 7 things to know about today's elections - Middle East News - Haaretz.com

Lebanon is one of the most sophisticated societies in the middle east w/ refined tastes.

[fastupslowdown]

i'm intrigued by the claim he would not get justice in Japan, a claim apparently backed up by directors at Nissan

[fastupslowdown]

Lebanon is one of the most sophisticated societies in the middle east w/ refined tastes.

lebananon is fractured with syrian and iranian influence. the government doesn't control the large portions of the country. -Mike G

[sk_tle]

i'm intrigued by the claim he would not get justice in Japan, a claim apparently backed up by directors at Nissan

Japan has a 99% conviction rate statistic. That says it all. Guilty or not they will obtain your confession by any mean.

[snotrockets]

Off Shore money is never unreachable, it just takes time and money to follow the trail.

It's a question of who has more resources to spend. If Ghosn can pay for his freedom long enough before Japan gives up and agrees to a deal, he won.
And I suspect he did the math (did he do it correctly is a different Q)

[Walter Sobchak]

So, where's the VS popcorn vending machine?

a tragedy or merely a thriller.

Scumbag has ushered in a new era of executive unaccountability.

[GrantM]