Carlos Ghosn said his family didn't help with his Houdini-like escape from Japan to Lebanon
, citing sources familiar the matter, that his wife had been involved in the operation.
"There has been speculation in the media that my wife Carole, and other members of my family played a role in my departure from Japan," Ghosn said. "All such speculation is inaccurate and false. I alone arranged for my departure. My family had no role whatsoever." Ghosn had been awaiting trial in Japan after he was charged with underreporting his income at Nissan and using company money for personal gain. He has denied those allegations.
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