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Carlos Ghosn to speak for first time since Japan escape

Carlos Ghosn's bail jump has prompted outrage from the Japanese government, which has called his escape "unjustifiable". [AFP/File / ERIC PIERMONT]

Carlos Ghosn is set to hit back at allegations against him when the fugitive car magnate faces the world's media on Wednesday for the first time since his Houdini-like escape from Japan.

The former Renault-Nissan boss, who denies any wrongdoing, skipped bail while awaiting trial on multiple charges of financial misconduct including allegedly under-reporting his compensation to the tune of $85 million.

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