TOKYO - Prosecutors re-arrested former Nissan boss Carlos Ghosn over fresh allegations on Friday, apparently dashing his hopes of early release in the latest twist to a rollercoaster saga. But this fresh arrest gives prosecutors 48 hours to question him on the new matter -- possibly extended beyond that. His lengthy detention -- in Japan, suspects can be "re-arrested" several times over different allegations -- has sparked criticism, especially from abroad. Both Nissan and Mitsubishi Motors promptly sacked Ghosn as chairman following his arrest, on the basis of a months-long internal Nissan investigation. Last week, Ghosn family members entered the flat, removed "personal effects" and opened the safes, according to Nissan.

Source: Bangkok Post December 21, 2018 03:00 UTC