Nissan, Renault to Hire Auditor to Run Alliance Probe
- Investigation is said to focus on Amsterdam-based unit RNBV
- Separate probe underway at Renault into pay of top executives
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Nissan Motor Co. and Renault SA hired the French auditor Mazars to investigate possible wrongdoing within their automotive alliance, people familiar with the matter said, a sign the partners are moving forward on a joint probe following Carlos Ghosn’s arrest for alleged financial crimes.
Mazars will look into Renault-Nissan BV, the Amsterdam-based unit set up by the carmakers to coordinate their alliance, for any misconduct such as the misuse of company assets, the people said, asking not to be identified discussing private matters. Spokesmen for Renault, Nissan and the alliance declined to comment. Mazars didn’t return calls seeking comment.