The Daily The Escape of Carlos Ghosn
Jan 14, 2020
Ben Dooley, a business reporter for The New York Times based in Japan, dives into the sensational story of Carlos Ghosn, the former Nissan CEO who executed a jaw-dropping escape from Japanese authorities. He discusses Ghosn’s rise as an automotive titan and the shocking details of his intricate escape plan involving hidden audio boxes. The conversation touches on the legal battles that followed Ghosn's arrest, raising questions about justice and the privileges of the powerful in a politically charged climate.
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The Escape
- Ben Dooley, a New York Times reporter in Tokyo, received a call about Carlos Ghosn's escape.
- Ghosn, facing trial in Japan, had mysteriously disappeared and reappeared in Lebanon.
Ghosn's Rise and Fall
- Carlos Ghosn, a legendary CEO, revived Nissan, a major Japanese automaker.
- He later led both Nissan and Renault, becoming a prominent figure in the car industry.
The Escape Plan
- Ghosn, under house arrest, escaped by taking a bullet train and hiding in an audio equipment box.
- He bypassed airport security and boarded a private jet to Lebanon.