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Carlos Ghosn has fled what he described as "injustice and political persecution" in Japan to Lebanon, months before the ousted Nissan boss was due to stand trial over alleged financial misconduct. Ghosn's abrupt departure from Japan for his native Lebanon, in breach of his strict bail conditions, marks the latest dramatic twist in a saga that has shaken the global car industry and cast a harsh light on the Japanese justice system. Read more: Top Nissan boss steps down in blow to scandal-hit car firm"I am now in Lebanon and will no longer be held hostage by a rigged Japanese justice system where guilt is presumed, discrimination is rampant, and basic human rights are denied," Ghosn said in a brief statement on Tuesday."I have not fled justice – I have escaped injustice and political persecution. I can now finally communicate freely with the media, and look forward to starting next week."It was not immediately clear how Ghosn, who had been under strict surveillance by authorities and had surrendered his passports, was able to leave Japan.Japanese immigration authorities have no record of the former Nissan executive leaving the country, Japanese public broadcaster NHK said.  A person resembling Ghosn arrived at Beirut international airport after flying in on a private jet, NHK reported, citing a Lebanese security official. Ghosn holds French, Brazillian and Lebanese citizenship. His lawyers in Japan still have all three of his passports, one of his lawyers, Junichiro Hironaka, hold reporters.Hironaka said he had been surprised by news of Ghosn's departure, which he described as "inexcusable behaviour".Ghosn was arrested at a Tokyo airport in November 2018. He faces four charges – all of which he denies – including hiding income.Nissan sacked him as chairman saying that int

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