It was Ghosn's second spell in the Tokyo detention centre. He was first arrested in November and held for 108 days before being released in March. He was re-arrested earlier this month on new charges of misusing company funds. He has denied all charges against him.

Ghosn left the Tokyo detention centre around 10:22 p.m. (1322 GMT) Thursday dressed in a dark suit and white shirt with no necktie, a Reuters witness said. On his previous release in March he had opted for a disguise of workman's uniform, glasses and a mask to slip past reporters before being whisked away in a modest compact van.