Ghosn started investment fund with Nissan partner, report says

Ghosn 2019 web rtrs.jpg — Japanese authorities arrested Ghosn in November for financial crimes after an investigation by Nissan. His trial is expected to begin this year. (Reuters)

August 27, 2019 07:45 AM

Former Nissan chief Carlos Ghosn built a business in Silicon Valley with his son, investing in startups with millions of dollars he received from a Nissan business partner in Oman, The Wall Street Journal reported.

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