Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy was found guilty of criminal conspiracy related to illicit funds from Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi for his 2007 election campaign. He was acquitted of other charges, claiming political motivation behind the case. The investigation began in 2013 after accusations from Gaddafi's son and a businessman. Sarkozy's wife, Carla Bruni-Sarkozy, faces charges related to the case. Sarkozy has faced multiple criminal investigations since losing the presidency in 2012. Teljes cikk (bbc.com europe)