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Tokyo court denies ex-Nissan chief Ghosn's bail request

Ghosn is likely to stay behind bars for the foreseeable future. [Photo: AFP]

Carlos Ghosn is likely to remain in Japanese custody for the foreseeable future after a Tokyo court denied him bail Tuesday despite a last-ditch personal appeal by the former Nissan boss, as Renault set a date to replace him.

The court's decision was expected as it had previously judged him to be a flight risk who could potentially tamper with evidence. Even Ghosn's own lawyer has said his client would likely remain in jail until his trial.

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