A Turkish jet executive on trial over Carlos Ghosn's dramatic escape from Japan told a court on Friday that the former Nissan boss spoke about Hollywood making a movie of his getaway as he flew in a private jet to Beirut.
) had been awaiting his trial under house arrest in Japan when he escaped in December via Istanbul to Beirut, his childhood home.
Kosemen said in court on Friday he was only told via phone about Ghosn’s presence on the plane during its flight to Istanbul and that he cooperated under duress, believing his family could be in danger. According to the indictment, Kosemen told prosecutors a price of $175,000 was agreed for the flight with the Lebanese broker and paid into MNG Jet’s bank account.
Japan has formally asked the United States to extradite two Americans - a former Green Beret and his son - who also stand accused of helping Ghosn flee Japan. They were arrested in Massachusetts in May.
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