Turkey detains pilots in Carlos Ghosn case
02 January 2020 |
3:14 pm
Turkish investigators are questioning seven people in relation to ex-Nissan CEO Ghosn reportedly landing in Istanbul before heading to Lebanon. His presence was not registered to the proper authorities.
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