TOKYO: Nissan's former chairman Carlos Ghosn has denied allegations of economic misconduct, claiming he had no purpose of constructing false reports, Japanese media mentioned Sunday.
The Brazil-born magnate, who has not spoken publicly since he was arrested closing Monday, informed prosecutors he did not intend to understate his source of revenue on financial reports, public broadcaster NHK mentioned.
Without exercising his right to remain silent, Ghosn advocated his view to prosecutors, NHK mentioned, quoting unnamed resources.
Ghosn was sacked as Nissan chairman Thursday, a impressive fall from grace for the once-revered boss whose arrest and ouster have stunned the trade global.
Prosecutors accuse Ghosn and fellow govt Greg Kelly of under-reporting the former chairman's source of revenue by round five billion yen ($44 million).
Kelly also denied the allegations, pronouncing Ghosn's salaries were paid appropriately, information reports mentioned.
Local media reported Sunday that Nissan had formed a "secret" team previous this yr to probe the alleged financial misconduct.
A small team involving Nissan's board individuals carried out its inside probe confidentially on issues about imaginable destruction of proof by Ghosn, Japan's Kyodo News reported, quoting unnamed resources.
Ghosn is being held custody in a Tokyo detention centre.
On Wednesday, prosecutors successfully implemented to extend his custody for an additional 10 days as they stepped up their questioning.
The Brazil-born magnate, who has not spoken publicly since he was arrested closing Monday, informed prosecutors he did not intend to understate his source of revenue on financial reports, public broadcaster NHK mentioned.
Without exercising his right to remain silent, Ghosn advocated his view to prosecutors, NHK mentioned, quoting unnamed resources.
Ghosn was sacked as Nissan chairman Thursday, a impressive fall from grace for the once-revered boss whose arrest and ouster have stunned the trade global.
Prosecutors accuse Ghosn and fellow govt Greg Kelly of under-reporting the former chairman's source of revenue by round five billion yen ($44 million).
Kelly also denied the allegations, pronouncing Ghosn's salaries were paid appropriately, information reports mentioned.
Local media reported Sunday that Nissan had formed a "secret" team previous this yr to probe the alleged financial misconduct.
A small team involving Nissan's board individuals carried out its inside probe confidentially on issues about imaginable destruction of proof by Ghosn, Japan's Kyodo News reported, quoting unnamed resources.
Ghosn is being held custody in a Tokyo detention centre.
On Wednesday, prosecutors successfully implemented to extend his custody for an additional 10 days as they stepped up their questioning.
Ex-Nissan chief Carlos Ghosn denies allegations: Report
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