Carlos Ghosn Sues Nissan For $1 Billion
ForbesMAY 2023
Ghosn has a right to at least attempt to clear his name and use any available legal avenues to do so. According to Ghosn's claims, he would not have been able to get a fair trial in Japan, thus making it necessary for him to relocate somewhere else. Though it is unclear how Ghosn's legal campaign will conclude, he's within his right to fight to defend himself and preserve his reputation.
Ghosn's decision to hide out in Lebanon is emblematic of how the country has turned into a safe haven of financial criminality. When wealthy Lebanese citizens commit financial crimes abroad, they can always be relatively certain that they will be able to flee to Lebanon to avoid accountability.