Carlos Ghosn’s Brazen Escape from Japan

Re:Carlos Ghosn’s Brazen Escape from Japan by pfisherman on Sunday August 07, 2022 @05:15PM (#32379981)

It’s possible that the operatives knew something about Japanese customs and etiquette and the $10,000 tip was intended to distract the employees at the airport.

If they are worried about navigating a delicate social situation - rejecting the money without offense / loss of face - then they aren’t thinking about the boxes or the flimsy cover story.

The article said that this scenario - rejecting tips from uninformed foreigners - was not uncommon; but that the amount involved and what that amount implied about the potential of a future business relationship made the situation more delicate.

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Re:Carlos Ghosn’s Brazen Escape from Japan by npinsker on Sunday August 07, 2022 @08:57PM (#32381428)

I think this was very likely the case. It has the feel of a magic trick —- intentionally drawing your attention to one particular point so you don’t see what they don’t want you to.

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Re:Carlos Ghosn’s Brazen Escape from Japan by CamperBob2 on Sunday August 07, 2022 @10:54PM (#32382033)

Could be. However, the risk is that if I were already the slightest bit suspicious, even subconsciously, I would go full red alert when that envelope of cash came out.

I'd (like to think I'd) bow discreetly, slip the envelope into my pocket, and excuse myself. Then I'd be on the phone to security before my office door swung closed.

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