Former Bosasa COO Angelo Agrizzi has been rushed to a private hospital as his condition has worsened.
Correctional Services spokesperson Singabakho Khumalo confirmed the transfer from the public hospital he was admitted to last week.
"The request was made by the family and policy does allow that such a request could be made, but at their own costs. So they will have to pay for that.
"We received the request today and processed it today."
Agrizzi's lawyer Daniel Witz told News24 they received a call from Correctional Services around noon.
"[They said] that the treating doctor at the public hospital advised them that he needs to be transported to a ICU/ high care facility as a matter of urgency because his condition was worsening and they didn't have the facilities to treat him."
Agrizzi was, on Wednesday last, denied bail by the Specialised Commercial Crimes Court sitting in the Palm Ridge Magistrate's Court, in a matter where he faced charges of corruption for allegedly making payments to former ANC MP Vincent Smith.
After spending a night in prison, he was taken to hospital.
This is a developing story.