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Japanese court rejects request to extend Nissan’s ex-chairman detention

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Tokyo, Dec 20 (IANS) Nissan Motor Co.’s former Chairman Carlos Ghosn moved closer to being released on bail after a Japanese court on Thursday rejected a request by prosecutors to extend his detention.

Ghosn’s arrest in Tokyo last month on allegations of financial misconduct rocked the global car industry and put strains on the alliance he presided over between Nissan and Renault.

He remained in jail on Thursday as prosecutors filed an appeal of the Tokyo District Court’s decision. If that appeal is also turned down, the top auto executive’s lawyer will seek bail, Efe news cited a person familiar with Ghosn’s defence as saying.

Ghosn was indicted on December 10 on charges of underreporting his income on Nissan’s financial statements over a five-year period that ended on March 2015. Prosecutors cited additional suspicions that he underreported his income for the three years that ended on March 2018.

On Thursday, they sought to hold Ghosn for 10 more days without the possibility of bail on the basis of those additional suspicions, but in a surprise move, the Tokyo court rejected the request.

The court also denied a request from prosecutors to extend the detention of Greg Kelly, a former Nissan Director accused of helping Ghosn under-report his compensation.

A Nissan spokesman declined to comment on the court’s decision, saying the pair’s detention was a matter for prosecutors.

After his arrest, Ghosn was stripped of his role as chairman at Nissan and Mitsubishi Motors, while Renault appointed interim management but kept Ghosn on the payroll.

“It’s quite rare for a court to reject a request to extend detention by the special investigative division of prosecutors that is handling this case,” said Yoji Ochiai, a lawyer and former prosecutor.

“I was a prosecutor for a long time and never heard of such a decision,” he said, adding that the court may have been swayed by criticism from abroad regarding Ghosn’s lengthy detention.

Ghosn maintains his innocence, according to the person familiar with his legal defence. His Japanese lawyer, Motonari Otsuru, couldn’t be reached for comment.

The wife of Ghosn’s alleged accomplice Greg Kelly expressed concern for her husband’s medical condition in a video statement sent to the Wall Street Journal.

Kelly has been diagnosed with a spinal ailment called spinal stenosis, which requires surgery to fix.

“Kelly experiences numbness and shooting pains in his extremities and his symptoms have worsened since his detention,” said his wife, adding that the symptoms could become permanent if he doesn’t have the surgery within two months.

The Tokyo prosecutors office, however, said that Kelly was receiving proper care in detention.

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Dr. Abhishek Verma Dedicates a Shelter in Memory of His Mother, Veena Verma, at KGMU; Inaugurated by Daughter Nicolle Verma

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World-renowned business tycoon Dr. Abhishek Verma has supported Foodman Vishal Singh’s Hunger-Free World mission. In memory of his mother, Late Veena Verma, who was a 3 term Rajya Sabha MP.

Dr. Verma dedicated a state-of-the-art free permanent shelter for the attendants of patients at KGMU Medical University, Lucknow, under the aegis of Vijay Shree Foundation. His daughter, Nicolle Verma, inaugurated the shelter.

During the event, Foodman Vishal Singh honored Nicolle Verma by presenting her with a memento. Mrs. Nidhi Sharma and Avantika Yadav, associated with the organization, welcomed her with garlands. Following this, Nicolle Verma distributed essential items to the attendants and also handed out fruits. She became emotional remembering her grandmother on her birth anniversary.

On this occasion, she also inaugurated the “Veena Verma Sevalaya” in memory of her grandmother, Veena Verma, to serve the attendants. She expressed, “I feel proud that my family is engaged in nation-building as well as social service. Today, in collaboration with Vijay Shree Foundation founder Foodman Vishal Singh Ji, I feel immensely proud to dedicate this shelter for the poor, helpless, and needy attendants of patients battling serious illnesses like cancer. I am honored to be associated with the Hunger-Free World Mission for humanity.”

Inspired by the continuous humanitarian service provided by Vijay Shree Foundation over the past 17 years, Nicolle Verma donated 10 lakh rupees to support the cause. The purpose of this donation is to ensure that services continue for the needy attendants of patients suffering from severe illnesses in hospitals, as facilitated by Foodman Vishal Singh.

It is noteworthy that Dr. Abhishek Verma’s family has a legacy of public and philanthropic service. They are helping millions to carry forward the values and service work of their parents. On the occasion of his mother’s birth anniversary, Dr. Abhishek Verma dedicated this state-of-the-art permanent shelter at Lucknow Medical College to serve the attendants of patients through the Vijay Shree Foundation.

Supporting Foodman Vishal Singh’s Hunger-Free World mission, Dr. Abhishek Verma assured that he would continually support keeping this flame of humanity alive. He also promised to assist in providing medicines to the helpless patients.

Continuing her grandmother’s legacy of service, Nicolle Verma personally served food to the needy patients and attendants. She said, “It is our good fortune to have received the joy of doing this noble work today through Foodman Vishal Singh. I have taken another step forward in carrying my family’s values and cooperation by joining hands with the Vijay Shree Foundation. My father taught me to serve and help the needy, and I feel happy when I bring a smile to someone’s face.”

On the birth anniversary of the late Veena Verma, the event organizer, Vijay Shree Foundation founder Foodman Vishal Singh, said, “We feel proud and happy that Dr. Abhishek Verma, a globally renowned business tycoon, has extended his support to uplift our country from the hunger index. Today, on his mother’s birth anniversary, he inaugurated a state-of-the-art permanent shelter at Lucknow Medical College, which will always be helpful for the needy attendants of patients. It is a pleasure for me and the organization to receive the affection of Mr. Verma.”

The event was attended by General Manager Verma Family Office Hemant Garg, Sonu Rajput, and the organization’s volunteers, including Sandeep Singh, Parmeshwar Ji, Prashant Rao Gautam, Balram Singh, Ramesh Chaudhary, Suman, Jeetu, Anil, Suraj, Vinay, Manish Bhadauria, Manas Mehrotra, Vivek, Apurv, Happy, and others.

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