A witness said in 2016 that in late 2006 or early 2007 he had brought several suitcases - prepared by the Libyan regime - containing the equivalent of $A 8.2 million to the Paris Interior Ministry, which was led by Sarkozy at the time. Sarkozy, who ruled in the Elysee Palace from 2007 to 2012, denied the accusations.

Source: Libya Today May 12, 2023 01:14 UTC