Hironaka said this would not be a fair trial as Nissan has effectively sided with the prosecutors by providing them with documents they say show further malpractice. – 'Trap' – Under Ghosn's management, Nissan recovered and formed a three-way alliance with Renault and Mitsubishi Motors that has become one of the world's top-selling auto groups. In an interview with AFP from his detention centre in January, Ghosn denounced a "trap" and a "plot" by Nissan prompted by opposition to his plans to bring the companies closer together. He was removed as chairman by Nissan and Mitsubishi Motors almost immediately after his arrest. Renault was slower to react but Ghosn eventually resigned as head of the French firm. Ghosn's arrest and a string of financial misconduct allegations has sparked questions over Nissan's own corporate governance and the company established an independent body to propose changes to prevent a recurrence. ( Agence France-Presse/AFP )