The corruption accused former Bosasa COO's bail bid was turned down by the Palm Ridge Magistrates Court after the State argued that he was a flight risk.
Daniel Witz said that his client was in a serious condition, saying that doctors worked all night to stabilise him at the health facility after he was moved on Monday.
The former executive is facing fraud charges in connection to a R1.8 billion tender involving the Correctional Services Department and Bosasa.
Angelo Agrizzi's lawyers said his health deteriorated after spending one night behind bars after his bail application was denied in the Palm Ridge Magistrate's Court.
It is understood that he was being taken to hospital because the prison cannot provide him with the medical care that he needs.
Angelo Agrizzi, whose lawyers say has permanent serious medical conditions, was denied bail after the State argued that his accumulation of undeclared foreign-based assets made him a flight risk.
On Wednesday, the court heard how Agrizzi should be released from prison after he was charged with corruption and bribery.
Former Bosasa COO Angelo Agrizzi appeared at the Palm Ridge Magistrate court on 14 October 2020, alongside former ANC MP Vincent Smith. Agrizzi and Smith are facing charges of corruption and fraud.
Magistrate Phillip Venter said that he was satisfied with the State's case that Agrizzi had the financial means to set up and sustain a comfortable lifestyle outside the country's borders.
Angelo Agrizzi has been charged in relation to bribes of R800,000 which were paid to former African National Congress (ANC) Member of Parliament Vincent Smith, whose case was postponed to 3 December.
Angelo Agrizzi is facing corruption and bribery charges, along with former African National Congress (ANC) Member of Parliament Vincent Smith, whose matter was postponed to 3 December earlier on Wednesday.
State prosecutors told the court on Wednesday they had experienced difficulties with accessing their offices due to COVID-19, and they had not shared critical documents with Smith’s lawyers.
The state capture commission on Friday heard more evidence linked to the company, which now trades as African Global Operations.
Vincent Smith has been charged with fraud and corruption after he received money through his company, Euro Blitz 48, amounting to R800,000.
Former ANC MP Vincent Smith is out on R30,000 bail after making a brief appearance at the Palm Ridge Magistrates Court on Thursday afternoon. Smith handed himself over to authorities over allegations linking him to corruption between senior political figures and Bosasa.
Over the past year, the state capture commission has been hearing testimony about tender irregularities and bribes involving Bosasa.
Former ANC MP Vincent Smith was at the state capture commission on Friday to testify on the more than R500,000 that he received from Bosasa and the alleged installation of security cameras at his house that he has denied.
According to Smith, he used the money to pay for the university tuition fees for his daughter.
