Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy and 12 others will be tried for illegally financing the 2007 presidential campaign with funds from the Gaddafi regime. This was reported by BFMTV on Monday, January 6. This massive case with numerous twists and turns finally came to trial on January 6. Sarkozy is accused of “illegal campaign financing,” “passive corruption,” “embezzlement of public funds,” and “criminal conspiracy.”. The investigation claims that the funding was secured through a “corruption pact” concluded between Sarkozy and Gaddafi in 2005. According to the judges, the ex-president was aware of the actions of his relatives who provided the transfers. Despite this, Sarkozy denies all charges and is ready to defend himself. Financial support was accompanied by " In particular, Gaddafi was received in France with honors after Sarkozy's victory in the elections. Sarkozy faces trial on corruption and illicit financing charges related to Libya's alleged funding of his 2007 presidential campaign. If convicted, the former French president could face up to 10 years in prison.. The French Supreme Court of Appeal has rejected former President Nicolas Sarkozy's appeal against his conviction in a case of influence peddling and corruption.. In 2021, Sarkozy was sentenced to three years in prison, two of which were suspended, on charges of corruption and influence peddling.. That same year, the court found the former president guilty of illegally financing the election campaign in 2012 and sentenced him to a year in prison.. News on Telegram and WhatsApp. Subscribe to our channels https://t. me/korrespondentnet and WhatsApp Author: 1.