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Turkish court formally arrests five suspects over Ghosn's transit: agency

January 04, 2020 02:20 am | Updated 02:20 am IST - ISTANBUL

Mr. Ghosn became an international fugitive after he revealed on Tuesday he had fled to Lebanon

Former Nissan Chairman Carlos Ghosn.

A Turkish court ruled on Friday to formally arrest five suspects who were detained as part of an investigation into ex-Nissan boss Carlos Ghosn's transit through Turkey after fleeing Japan, state-owned Anadolu news agency reported.

Mr. Ghosn became an international fugitive after he revealed on Tuesday he had fled to Lebanon to escape what he called a “rigged” justice system in Japan, where he faces charges relating to alleged financial crimes.

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