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Nissan's Ghosn crisis

Ghosn rearrested for alleged aggravated breach of trust

Former Nissan chairman faces up to 10 further days in custody

Nissan's Carlos Ghosn was rearrested for alleged aggravated breach of trust on Dec. 21.   © Reuters

TOKYO -- Former Nissan Chairman Carlos Ghosn has been rearrested, this time on allegations of aggravated breach of trust, Tokyo prosecutors announced on Friday morning.

The arrest comes a day after the Tokyo District Court denied requests from prosecutors to extend his detention in relation to other charges. He was expected to apply for bail on Friday but now faces up to 10 further days in custody.

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