Carlos Ghosn's detention extended until April 22, appeals to Japan's SC

Japanese prosecutors are looking into allegations that Ghosn siphoned off some $5 million from funds allegedly transferred from Nissan

A Japanese court on Friday ruled that Carlos Ghosn will remain in detention until April 22, as prosecutors grill the former Nissan boss over allegations of financial misconduct.

His lawyers immediately appealed the decision and have already asked the Supreme Court to intervene in his detention.

But unless the appeals succeed, the 65-year-old will be held in custody at a detention centre in Tokyo until April 22, whereupon authorities will either have to press formal charges, release him or re-arrest him if they feel he has other accusations to answer.

Prosecutors are looking into allegations that Ghosn siphoned off some $ 5 million