Two former protected whistleblowers in the Novartis case have transitioned to suspects amid allegations of committing criminal acts. This change follows the lifting of their protection status and a review of complaints they filed against political figures linked to the case. The whistleblowers are now required to clarify accusations of false reporting and perjury. Prosecutors will decide on further actions after reviewing the written statements provided by Novartis executives, which will guide the next steps in the investigation.