Prosecutors Condemn Sarkozy's Alleged Corruption Pact with Kadhafi

The French prosecution accuses the former president of orchestrating a 2005 deal with Libya's dictator to fund his 2007 campaign, compromising national integrity.

Prosecutors have begun their closing arguments in Nicolas Sarkozy's trial, alleging a 'pact of corruption' with Mouammar Kadhafi to secure €6 million in illegal campaign funds.
The prosecution claims Sarkozy's close associates, including Claude Guéant and Brice Hortefeux, facilitated the deal through meetings with Libyan officials.
Evidence presented includes financial transfers, Choukri Ghanem's notebooks, and testimonies detailing Sarkozy's alleged role as the pact's instigator and beneficiary.
The alleged pact is argued to have undermined France's sovereignty and potentially influenced the 2007 presidential election results.
Sarkozy denies all charges, asserting the accusations are politically motivated and lack credible proof, while the defense is set to present its case starting March 31, 2025.