Japanese prosecutors have released new information, which suggests former Nissan chairman Carlos Ghosn underreported his income for the three fiscal years ending March 2018.
That move allows prosecutors to keep Ghosn behind bars for up to 22 days, after which he could be released on bail.
The prosecutors have also formally accused Ghosn of underreporting his earnings between 2011 and 2015.
Ghosn denies any wrongdoing, but The Wall Street Journal reports prosecutors suspect Ghosn earned about US$123 million during that time, but only reported half of it.
Nissan itself has also been indicted on the same charges, although Nissan and Ghosn’s lawyer both declined to comment.
