In a documentary, Carlos Ghosn’s savior turns against him

“After arranging an incredible escape Carlos Ghosn From Japan, former US soldier Michael Taylor is being held accountable in a new documentary now airing on Apple TV+. “Looking for Carlos Ghosn“, a documentary series in 4 episodes directed by the British James Jones, based on the investigations of the “Wall Street Journal” to paint a full portrait of the former star boss of Renault-Nissan and his descent into hell. Apple TV+ is scheduled to stream the series worldwide from August 25.

Like the BBC documentary in 2021, “In Search” uses the case’s most cinematic springs from a dazzling life. Carlos Ghosn Until he was arrested in late 2018 in Japan on suspicion of financial fraud. “He’s a larger-than-life character, with enormous qualities and enormous flaws,” described AFP journalist Nick Kostow, one of the authors of the book that inspired the series.

“Like saving from North Korea”

Thanks to veteran Michael Taylor and his son David, the Apple series focuses on his escape from Japan in a private jet hidden in a musical instrument case. They, like other collateral victims in the affair, served prison terms for their involvement. Although the Franco-Brazilian-Lebanese businessman is subject to arrest warrants issued by Japanese and French courts, Carlos Ghosn remains in his golden prison in Lebanon.

According to Nick Kostow, Michael Taylor thought “getting him out of Japan was like getting him out of North Korea.” But prison in Japan broke the ex-soldier elite and his son. Michael Taylor describes in the documentary that “Carlos’ stay in prison was a joke” rather than a long stay in solitary confinement.

Bleaching?

He now alleges that Carlos Ghosn was not adequately compensated for his services. Michael Taylor says, “I put a million dollars out of my pocket. “I’m a good friend, but I can also be a great enemy. The story is far from over,” says the ex-serviceman.

Throughout the documentary, Carlos Ghosn, 69, is described as a man whose success has gone to his head, with a party organized in his honor at the Palace of Versailles. Former employees of Nissan, but not Louis Schweitzer, who put him at the head of the manufacturer, or former French economy minister Arnaud Montebourg, say how he must have lost touch with reality.

“Traditional Conflict of Interest”

Wall Street Journal reporters focus on money-laundering scheme routed through Oman, based on excerpts from Carlos Ghosn’s letters. Through the scheme, millions of dollars in bonuses from Renault would have been paid to the Omani billionaire before being awarded to the Renault-Nissan boss.

According to Carlos Ghosn, he was paid only for business advice. According to a Renault lawyer, it was a “regular conflict of interest” and “well paid”. “Really, that’s all that’s left after I’ve accomplished that?” In the end, Carlos Goss starts. “It can’t end like this.” In Japan, the trial cannot be held in his absence. In France, the businessman is still under threat of trial.

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