Dec 26 (NHK) - A close aide to former Nissan Motor Chairman Carlos Ghosn has been released from detention. Greg Kelly posted bail of about 635,000 dollars.
He and Ghosn were arrested more than a month ago over alleged financial irregularities. Ghosn is still being detained.
Kelly went to a hospital near Tokyo to be treated for a neck problem that his wife says got worse in custody.
The release of Nissan's former representative director came with conditions: Kelly may not travel outside Japan, and his contact with those involved in the case will be restricted.
The decision comes after the Tokyo District Court rejected a bid by prosecutors last week to continue holding Kelly and Ghosn.
Kelly issued a statement through his lawyer. He denied falsifying financial records. He said he believed his innocence will be revealed in a trial, and he expects a not-guilty decision will be returned.
Kelly said he wants to restore his damaged reputation and return to his family as soon as possible.
Source: ANNnewsCH
