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Japan tries to solve the mystery of Carlos Ghosn's audacious escape source: https://edition.cnn.com/2020/01/02/business/ghosn-escape-japan-lebanon-raid/ Tokyo / Hong Kong (CNN Business)Japanese authorities have raided the house where fugitive auto executive Carlos Ghosn was staying before he arranged his escape to Lebanon earlier this week, possibly via Turkey. Japanese media reported that Tokyo district prosecutors entered the property on Thursday. CNN affiliate TV Asahi also reported that prosecutors were working with police to access CCTV video around his home as part of their investigation. Ghosn — the former chairman of Nissan and Mitsubishi Motors, and former chairman and CEO of their alliance partner, Renault — had been awaiting trial in Japan on charges of financial wrongdoing, including allegations that he understated his income for years and funneled $5 million of Nissan's money to a car dealership he controlled. He was ousted from his posts at Nissan (NSANF) and Mitsubishi Motors following his arrest in November 2018, and later resigned from Renault (RNLSY). As a condition of being released on bail, Ghosn was required to stay in Japan. But his case was completely upended earlier this week after Ghosn revealed that he had fled Japan for Lebanon to escape what he called a "rigged" justice system. Lebanon said Thursday that it had received a "red notice" from Interpol confirming that the former auto titan is wanted by police. It is still not clear how Ghosn, who is a citizen of France, Brazil and Lebanon, was able to slip out of Japan. Reuters and the Financial Times have reported that he was smuggled out of Tokyo by a private security company -— a plot that the media organizations say took months to concoct. The governor of Istanbul said in a statement Thursday that Turkish police have detained seven people in connection with an investigation into Ghosn's "illegal escape" from Japan. Anadolu news agency said that Ghosn traveled via the city's Ataturk airport. Police detained four pilots of a private airline, a company manager and two ground staff at the request of the Istanbul prosecutor, according to the statement from the governor's office. Flight tracker Flightradar24 showed a private jet flying from Osaka, Japan, to Istanbul and then another continuing to Lebanon at the time Ghosn is said to have arrived in the country. CNN Business has been unable to verify the circumstances behind his departure, and Ghosn did not elaborate on his escape in his public statement earlier this week. In a brief statement on Thursday, Ghosn denied reports that his family were involved in helping him flee. "All such speculation is inaccurate and false. I alone arranged for my departure. My family had no role whatsoever," he said. Japan's justice ministry, the Tokyo prosecutor's office and the city's district court have not responded to requests from CNN Business this week for comment about Ghosn's escape. Government offices are closed this week for the New Year holiday. Legal experts and political analysts say that Japan is probably trying to figure out whether Ghosn violated immigration law when he left the country — not that there's much of a chance of forcing him to return. Prosecutors in Tokyo are now likely retracing Ghosn's moves through Japan, collecting surveillance footage and searching for potential collaborators said Nobuo Gohara, a former prosecutor who now runs a compliance and law office in Japan. Gohara added that Ghosn's trial is almost certainly now canceled. The bigger question, he said, is how Japanese authorities will respond to Ghosn's attacks on them, now that he is able to speak freely about his detention. Ghosn has repeatedly denied the charges against him, and claimed that his arrest was part of a plot to remove him from the automotive empire he built. In his statement this week, he said he would "no longer be held hostage by a rigged Japanese justice system where guilt is presumed, discrimination is rampant, and basic human rights are denied." Japan can't force Lebanon to send Ghosn back, said Keith Henry, the founder and representative director of Asia Strategy, a research and policy firm based in Tokyo. The two countries have no extradition agreement. "It is a bigger deal for [Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo] Abe and Japan than for Ghosn," Henry said. "No matter what they do now, it is very difficult to overcome the embarrassment of letting go one of the most high-profile suspects" of corporate scandal since Japan's economic boom that followed World War II.

How time flies. Today is the 20th anniversary of the Tiananmen crackdown. I wonder happened to this iconic guy? Was he arrested and executed or is he living a quiet life somewhere?

Was forwarded this image of requirements for being a mystery shopper for cars. Didnt know such a job exist!!! Me not trying to promote anything, just sharing a different kind of job.

What car is this? The red color one. Another angle

Hi guys, look what i found at Giant? The famous MMO from usa... Genie, are you interested in this

http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-essex-27283885 A stolen mobile phone has emailed a "selfie" of a mystery man back to its owner. Essex Police said they were now keen to talk to the man in the photo. The HTC phone was stolen from an unidentified student's coat pocket while he was walking in Wivenhoe Park, Colchester, on Thursday evening. The phone was fitted with a security device which automatically took a photo when the wrong PIN code was entered into the device. A police spokesman said the man holding the phone had probably inadvertently taken the "selfie" when an incorrect security code was entered several times. The student, whose email account was linked to the security device, then contacted police.

http://www.ft.com/intl/cms/s/2/afbddb44-76...l#axzz2L1wJSlzw spy technology espionage involved? pasted text here in case its access gets removed Death in Singapore By Raymond Bonner and Christine Spolar US electronics engineer Shane Todd was found hanging in his Singapore apartment Mary and Rick Todd were anxious about entering the apartment where their oldest son had lived and died. Late last June the couple had flown from Montana to Denver to Los Angeles to a colonial-era house in the Chinatown district of Singapore to try to make sense of an unthinkable loss: Shane Todd, a young engineer who had just wrapped up an 18-month stint with a government research institute known as IME, was dead

The woman behind the downfall of two home team chiefs may have been exposed. The Corrupt Practices Investigation Bureau (CPIB) is currenly investigating the former chiefs of the Singaporea Civil Defence Force (SCDF) and the Central Narcotics Bureau (CNB) for having an intimate relationship with a female IT procurement executive. Netizens may have finally exposed this mystery woman, in a photo circulating on the internet. The woman, named as Cecilia, appears to fit the description of the mystery woman, who was reported to be 36-year-old, tall, slim, vivacious, and with shoulder length hair. The woman in the photo is also indicated as "Formerly from Hitachi and IBM, and now with Oracle". While this appears to fit her profile as an IT executive, Oracle Singapore is one of the companies that had clarified in late January that none of its employees are involved in this case. There is no other information provided on the depicted woman and it remains to be confirmed whether she is indeed the mystery woman in the case involving the home team chiefs. http://staticc01.insing.com/images/c1/76/0.../pc_600x450.jpg From my reliable source, this cecilia indeed working in Oracle.

What type of Shady deal is there on this trail?? Took 4 hours to find the body......shady indeed. AsiaOne Monday, May 21, 2012 SINGAPORE - A 38-year-old cyclist was found dead near Changi Coast Road on Saturday, reported The Straits Times (ST). The police received a call for help at about 5pm but only found the body in a forested area off the cycling track

Hi all! Mystery shoppers needed for a food survey! Details as follow: Participants must be of age 16-49. Singaporeans or Singapore PRs. In the past 3 months, they must have eaten at least once in KFC with MCD, or Pizzahut with other casual dining restaurant. Please ask your friends to go to the following link: http://survey.viewscast-ap.com/SGKFCPHScreener Thanks! Moooo

A young man was found dead in a pool of blood at the foot of Block 467, Ang Mo Kio Ave 10. He was soaked in blood and facing up when he was found. There was also a long knife mark on his neck. Police investigated the scene after hearing the news, and found that this is not a simple case of a fall. The police found a pair of slippers believed to be that of the deceased, a bunch of chrysanthemum flowers as well as a packet of instant noodles on the 13th floor corridor, where the fall could have had happened. The police also discovered a mysterious blood trail of about 20 meters, from the 11th to 14th floor staircase. The police did a thorough search of the area and found a pen knife lying in the grass near the body, bloodstained chrysanthemum flowers and fingerprints at the corridor. The deceased is Malaysian and he left behind 3 stacks of cash. Source: Lianhe Wanbao, 15 November 2011. Click here for the Chinese report.

Tragic. Promotion was supposed to be a happy occasion but... So young only at 36. His poor wife now has to look after two young kids. R.I.P. 2WO Poh. From CNA: http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/sin...1158905/1/.html RSAF technician's death still a mystery By Alvina Soh | Posted: 12 October 2011 1921 hrs

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Really bad way to start the CNY. I'm always scared to go some estates like Woodlands and Boon Lay. Please don't get offended dear residents. http://www.asiaone.com/Motoring/News/Story...206-262157.html

This driver waiting to go jail if he cant pay up the summon that is still outstanding since 13 Feb 2009 ============================= http://singaporeseen.stomp.com.sg/stomp/sg...for_months.html Notice No / Vehicle No / Amount Fine / Date of Offence G8883952V GU2201E $45 13 Feb 2009 G8970610T GU2201E $45 14 Apr 2009 G9497242K GU2201E $45 28 Apr 2009 H0495228X GU2201E $65 25 Nov 2009 H0495248V GU2201E $65 27 Nov 2009 H0495255M GU2201E $65 28 Nov 2009 H0495302M GU2201E $65 02 Dec 2009 H0495332T GU2201E $65 05 Dec 2009 H0495350M GU2201E $65 08 Dec 2009 H0602442U GU2201E $65 18 Dec 2009 H1297579S GU2201E $50 08 May 2010 H1324343T GU2201E $50 17 May 2010 H1335357T GU2201E $50 20 May 2010 H1337663P GU2201E $50 14 May 2010 H1337904Q GU2201E $50 15 May 2010 H1358665M GU2201E $50 28 May 2010 H1363436V GU2201E $50 21 May 2010 H1366454K GU2201E $50 26 May 2010 H1369682M GU2201E $50 27 May 2010 H1384535Q GU2201E $50 03 Jun 2010 H1391422S GU2201E $50 12 Jun 2010 H1423091R GU2201E $50 13 Jun 2010 H1435849V GU2201E $50 07 Jun 2010

SINGAPORE: The DSO National Laboratories is examining a letter addressed to the Prime Minister. A police spokesperson confirmed that the letter was received at the Istana at around 8pm on Monday. SCDF conducted tests using detectors and did not find any traces of hazardous materials. The letter, which was typewritten and consisted of a few pages, has been sent to the DSO National Laboratories for further checks.

CNA reports : Gang of 7 believed to be behind spate of attacks in Kallang; 5 arrested A gang of seven was believed to have been responsible for the recent spate of attacks in the Kallang area on Sunday, which left one man dead and three others seriously injured. The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has arrested five of the suspects. Three were arrested on Monday and another two were arrested at about 9.50pm on Tuesday. The police said the latest two arrests were made at Woodlands checkpoint when the suspects entered Singapore. One of the two is believed to be involved in the murder case at Kallang. All the attacks occurred on Sunday. On Monday evening, three Malaysians were nabbed. The trio from Sarawak, who are between 21 and 26 years old, work here as general workers. They were caught near their dormitory in Syed Alwi Road after a 24-hour island-wide operation that involved 100 police officers. The CID, which described the crimes as "vicious and violent", believed seven people had a hand in the attacks. All should be given the minimun 'Life' sentence with canning........ Bravo to the Men-in-Blue ......

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hi guys i have a potential question here the scenario is as follows i am buying a new car have an old car for trade in the AD dealer offered me X value for my car for overtrade( as u know those AD when they take in your old cars, the value they quote is super low) however another 2nd hand dealer offered me X+ 3K value for buying my car in return, he will use another old car he has at Y value, transfer it to my name, and i use this car to overtrade with the AD at the value he sold it to me. i have to pay a small amt of transfer fee for this car ( prob 200-300 because the car is quite cheap at ard 2k) in this way, i can get additional 3K value discount overall for my new car just want you guys to offer your honest opinions, is there any gimmicks or loopholes?

I chanced upon an interesting read, but do to take it with a pinch of salt, for these SPI groups seemed more like kids with lots of time to spare in some photo narrations An excerpt from the the story: The Stranger Who Knows So Much Ki immediately corrected me "You are wrong, Kenny San. We destroyed it, not the Britons." "How do you know?" I said so in a somewhat challenging tone as the media reported that the shrine was destroyed by the Britons. I supposed that the media has reliable historical records that shouldn't be wrong. "Of course I know!" somehow Ki seemed provoked. "My father was in charge of the shrine project from supervising the POWs building it to we finally demolishing it." "We blew it up because we don't want this almighty sacred force fall on the dirty British hands." "Wait, excuse me, but I don't think the Britons will appreciate and make use of the shrine. The westerners have a different religion. I thought the shrine destruction is more for preventing a Japanese key landmark to be humiliated by the enemy than adding value to them?" "Ha Ha Ha, partly you are right, but not fully," Ki was a bit drunk and he continued, "I tell you a secret. The shrine is more than a symbolic place. You know that when the British at first lost the war, they blew up the installation of cannons in Sentosa and Changi because they didn't want a powerful weapon to fall on our hands. It is not for preventing their creation to be humiliated by us. Likewise for the shrine, it is more than a worship place I assure you. You never know what power that lies underneath it." Suddenly I sensed some catch in his last sentence. I only kept quiet, threw him some inquiring eye sights, hoping he will tell me more. We were silent for about a minute. Ki was busy gulping down the sake. May be I was too anxious to know the secret. I broke the silence and said, with a somewhat appeasing tone: "I respect the spirit of Japanese army, their culture, discipline, commitment, courage and loyalty to the emperor that are unparallel to other military in the world. They are brave enough to self sacrifice in protecting whatever of value to their nation from the enemy." Suddenly banging down his sake cup on the table, Ki responded loudly and firmly, "Yes, of course. We sacrificed at all costs even our lives to protect our nation and our treasures." "Come over here, I tell you a big difference between us and the hairy barbarians." Ki signaled me to sit beside him against the wall. "We are a united nation, they are of a monkey society - everyone wants to have his own fun, his own so-called freedom and care for the benefit for himself. For example, when we write our postal address on an envelop, we start with the name of our country, city, street and lastly our name in order. But they put their names first and the country name last." "I can tell you, my father was a senior in the infantry unit with a divine duty to supervise the construction and protect the shrine. Upon the emperor's surrender, many from the unit suicide because they cannot stand a disgrace surrender especially when they were so close to the victory with the invincible seed of Amatsu Tatara finally installed in Syonan Jinja." "What is Amatsu Tatara?" I asked. Ki was looking at me but I could see that his eyes were not focusing on my face. Rather he was in some kind of daze, or drunkenness to be precise. He continued his talk "My father was an elite warrior. I heard that he was the first honored one leading the seppuku outside Syonan Jinja. Many soldiers followed him, either to shoot themselves or cut open their abdomens by daggers. At the blink of their death, they still did not want to believe they have failed. They have put so much faith on the seed of Amatsu Tatara that will bring them a swift victory in a very short time. They died by seppuku to plead the emperor change his mind." Read more from here: http://www.spi.com.sg/spi_files/shinto_shrine/maebashi.htm

in the light of fatal accidents and perhaps sometimes unexplained reasons, my friend related to me an incident last weekend he had while driving at upper pierce (former race track) at around 9pm. It was a series of bends and he was driving his 1 month old vios with his wife. It was the shortest route for him thats why he used that road. As he was approaching the final bend leading to the exit, his brakes failed. He stepped the brake pedal vigorously but nothing happened. He couldnt use engine brake as its auto. He continued stepping and thankfully, just before he was about to hit a boulder, the ABS kicked in and the car came to a halt. this incident certainly felt spooky to me. i've driven there a few times but it was daytime. But my friend said he once saw someone walking alone at night and his friend who was driving, missed the sighting. i've since heard quite abit about the place. i'm not superstitious but i guess those who drive there can take extra precaution and drive slowly. i guess my friend luckily drove rather slow that night and the electronics didnt fail. in any case, im just glad he escaped any injury.

http://newpaper.asia1.com.sg/news/story/0,4136,155485,00.html? It is very paradoxical as well as irrational that we humans can do firstly if we believe that removing the tomb stones of dear departed is outrageous what about those eygptians mummies that were dug out and displace like a piece of meat in museum (all in the name of science) where is the rest for the dead

According to Todays Paper, Singaporean is launching a takeover bid for Newcastle. Can Singaporean do it ? Or is it someone using Singapore name to takeover. I am really puzzled if anyone from Singapore have the ability to take over a premier club.. Peace Bro

Any clue?

Hi all, Carbuyer.com report on the Aug 2nd COE bidding exercise: http://www.carbuyer.com.sg/?s=news_main&id=459