Jan. 2 (UPI) -- Seven people have been detained for questioning in Istanbul in connection with ex-Nissan CEO Carlos Ghosn's escape from Japan to Lebanon, Turkish media reported Thursday.
The Anadolu Agency, citing security sources, said police are questioning the seven as part of a probe launched by the Istanbul chief public prosecutor's office into reports that Ghosn, who was facing charges of financial mismanagement in Japan, escaped to Lebanon via Istanbul Airport.