As per the case details, Sarkozy had struck a pact with Gaddafi to obtain funding from the former Libyan dictator for his election campaign in return for for diplomatic, legal and business favours. 

Ex-France President Nicholas Sarkozy starts jail term for election campaign funding deal with Libyan dictator Muammar Gaddafi - What was it

Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy was sentenced to five years in jail for criminal conspiracy linked to Libyan funding for his 2007 campaign. Acquitted of other charges, Sarkozy still faces jail time despite an appeal, in a verdict tougher than expected.

Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy sentenced to 5 years in jail in case of receiving campaign funds from Libya’s Gaddafi

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Ex-France President Nicholas Sarkozy starts jail term for election campaign funding deal with Libyan dictator Muammar Gaddafi - What was it

Nicolas Sarkozy sent to jail for 5 years in case of receiving funds from Libya