US father, son admit helping ex-Nissan chief Ghosn flee Japan

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"You helped him escape," he said to the two men, who listened to proceedings through a translation earpiece.Ghosn's flight was hugely embarrassing for Japanese authorities, with US prosecutors calling it "one of the most brazen and well-orchestrated escape acts in recent history".$1.3 millionThe Taylors fought their extradition to Tokyo, claiming they could face torture-like conditions, and have not commented on their case since arriving in early March.Local prosecutors declined to comment on their arraignment before the trial, but Japanese media said both men admitted wrongdoing during questioning.Public broadcaster NHK has said Peter received 144 million yen ($1.3 million) from the Ghosns for their help.The Asahi Shimbun daily said the pair spent most of the money on preparations for the escape, including the costs of chartering a private jet, claiming that they were not paid for their help.Remains at largeGhosn remains at large in Lebanon, where he was questioned last month by French investigators over a series of alleged financial improprieties.Among the allegations are improper financial interactions with Renault-Nissan's distributor in Oman, payments by a Dutch subsidiary to consultants and lavish parties organised at the Palace of Versailles.The questioning took place with his defence team and a Lebanese prosecutor present. Ghosn was heard as a witness as he would need to be in France to be formally indicted.Others involved in the Ghosn case have faced legal proceedings, including his former aide at Nissan, Greg Kelly, who is also on trial in Tokyo for his alleged role in underreporting the tycoon's income.And a Turkish court has sentenced two pilots and another employee of a small private airline to four years and two months in prison for their role in Ghosn's escape.Ghosn switched planes in Turkey on his way to Lebanon, and the three Turks were charged with involvement in a conspiracy to smuggle a migrant.A Lebanese national still at large is also suspected of orchestrating Ghosn's escape from Japan.

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