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Carlos Ghosn escape proves fresh headache for ailing Nissan

Sources say morale in Nissan has been damaged by Ghosn's public slamming of the firm. [AFP/File / Behrouz MEHRI, Behrouz MEHRI]

Out of Japan and free to speak to the media, a fugitive Carlos Ghosn is proving a fresh headache for his old firm Nissan as it struggles to rebuild its reputation.

The tycoon who once headed the automaker jumped bail and fled Japan last month while awaiting trial on financial misconduct charges. And he has not pulled any punches when it comes to the firm he helped turn around.

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