Ziad Takieddine
Ziad Takieddine is a Lebanese-French businessman implicated in arms trafficking and financial dealings that have come under investigation in connection with the alleged Libyan financing of Nicolas Sarkozy's presidential campaign in 2007. He has been linked to substantial monetary transactions involving the Libyan government and is considered a key figure in the unfolding legal proceedings regarding the financial misconduct allegations surrounding Sarkozy's campaign.
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Ziad Takieddine was a Franco-Lebanese businessman who retracted accusations against Nicolas Sarkozy regarding Libyan funding.
Contre Nicolas Sarkozy et Carla Bruni, un réquisitoire accablant dans l’affaire de la fausse rétractation de Ziad Takieddine
France· 2025-12-18
Ziad Takieddine was a key witness who initially testified against Sarkozy but later retracted his statements.
La Fiscalía francesa pide procesar a Nicolas Sarkozy y Carla Bruni por manipular a un testigo | Internacional
Spain· 2025-12-17Ziad Takieddine was a key intermediary whose retraction of accusations has led to legal scrutiny of Sarkozy and others.
Rétractation de Ziad Takieddine : le PNF requiert un procès contre Nicolas Sarkozy, Carla Bruni-Sarkozy et Mimi MarchandFrance· 2025-12-17
Ziad Takieddine was a key intermediary who accused Nicolas Sarkozy of illegally financing his 2007 presidential campaign.
Fiscalía de Francia pide juicio contra Sarkozy y Carla Bruni por intentar presionar a testigo
Dominican Republic· 2025-12-16
Ziad Takieddine is the main accuser in the Libyan financing case against Nicolas Sarkozy.
Sarkozy potrebbe subire un ulteriore processo. A rischio anche Carla Bruni
Italy· 2025-12-05
Ziad Takieddine is identified as the key intermediary in the Libyan financing case involving Nicolas Sarkozy.
France: l’ex-Président, Nicolas Sarkozy, libéré sous contrôle judiciaire
Burkina Faso· 2025-11-11
Ziad Takieddine was a businessman who made claims about Nicolas Sarkozy and has since passed away.
Carla Bruni e le ultime ore con Sarkozy prima del carcere: sempre accanto al marito, ma l'«operazione salvataggio» non è riuscitaItaly· 2025-10-21
Ziad Takieddine claimed to have transported cash from Libya to Sarkozy's office, but later retracted his statement.
הנשיא לשעבר סרקוזי נכנס לכלא, מאות הריעו לו מחוץ לביתו
Israel· 2025-10-21
Ziad Takieddine claimed he had handed €5 million in cash to Sarkozy and had proof of €50 million campaign funds from Tripoli.
Adekeye Adebajo | The comeuppance of Nicolas Sarkozy | In Focus
Jamaica· 2025-10-20
Ziad Takieddine was a key witness who initially claimed to have delivered cash to Sarkozy's associates but later retracted his statement.
Jutarnji list - Carla Bruni: 'Dragi, pomaknut ću i nebo i zemlju ako treba, posjećivat ću te u zatvoru baš svaki dan!'
Croatia· 2025-09-29
Lebanese businessman Ziad Takieddine said he had written proof that Sarkozy's campaign bid was 'abundantly' financed by Tripoli.
Nicolas Sarkozy: This is why the former French President has been sentenced to 5 years in jail
Ghana· 2025-09-26
Ziad Takieddine was involved in allegations of delivering money from Khadafi to Sarkozy's campaign.
condenan a 5 años de prisión efectiva al ex presidente Nicolas Sarkozy por financiación ilegal de su campaña con fondos de Khadafi
Argentina· 2025-09-26
Ziad Takieddine, who previously claimed to have given Sarkozy money from Gheddafi, retracted his statement before his death.
Carla Bruni in difesa del marito Sarkozy (e sotto inchiesta) dopo gli anni più tumultuosi: l’affronto ai giornalisti, le citazioni di John LennonItaly· 2025-09-26
Ziad Takieddine played a key role in the transfer of money from Libya to France.
Σαρκοζί – Καντάφι: Από την πρώτη συνάντηση στη Λιβύη μέχρι την καταδίκη
Greece· 2025-09-26
Ziad Takieddine was a key accuser in the case against Sarkozy, claiming to have delivered money from Gaddafi.
El expresidente Sarkozy deberá ir a prisión tras una nueva condena en FranciaDominican Republic· 2025-09-25
Franco-Lebanese businessman Ziad Takieddine claimed he delivered cash from Libya to Sarkozy's ministry.
Экс-президента Франции приговорили к пяти годам по “ливийскому делу“: 26 сентября 2025, 01:00
Kazakhstan· 2025-09-25
Ziad Takieddine claimed to have evidence of Libya's support for Nicolas Sarkozy's 2007 electoral campaign.
Саркози после приговора пообещал спать в тюрьме с высоко поднятой головой — РБК
Russia· 2025-09-25
Ziad Takieddine claimed to have evidence of Libya's support for Nicolas Sarkozy's 2007 electoral campaign.
Саркози после приговора пообещал спать в тюрьме с высоко поднятой головой — РБКRussia· 2025-09-25Ziad Takieddine, who was one of the most virulent accusers of Nicolas Sarkozy, passed away at the age of 75.
Procès Sarkozy-Kadhafi : le détail des huit condamnationsFrance· 2025-09-25
Ziad Takieddine claimed he delivered cash from Tripoli to the French interior ministry under Sarkozy.
Nicolas Sarkozy sentenced to 5 years in prison over Muammar Gaddafi campaign funds conspiracy
Australia· 2025-09-25Lebanese businessman Ziad Takieddine said he had written proof that Sarkozy's campaign bid was 'abundantly' financed by Tripoli.
Nicolas Sarkozy: Former French President found guilty of criminal conspiracy in Libya caseGhana· 2025-09-25Ziad Takieddine was an intermediary involved in the scheme to receive money from Libya.
El expresidente francés Nicolas Sarkozy es condenado a cinco años de prisión
Panama· 2025-09-25
Ziad Takieddine was a key witness in the case, claiming to have delivered cash to Sarkozy.
»Nedotakljivi predsednik« bo moral za pet let v zapor
Slovenia· 2025-09-25
Ziad Takieddine claimed to have written evidence that Sarkozy's campaign was heavily financed by Tripoli.
Jutarnji list - Pogledajte izraz lica Nicolasa Sarkozyja kada je saznao da mora u zatvor na pet godina, kraj njega bila je Carla Bruni!Croatia· 2025-09-25Ziad Takieddine, a Franco-Lebanese businessman, died shortly before the verdict and had previously made allegations against Sarkozy.
Nicolas Sarkozy handed five-year prison sentence for criminal conspiracy in Libya trial – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2025-09-25
Ziad Takieddine claimed to have delivered cash from Libya to Sarkozy's government.
Frankrikes ekspresident Nicolas Sarkozy dømt til fem års fengsel i sak om valgkampstøtte fra Gadaffi
Norway· 2025-09-25Ziad Takieddine, a key defendant in the case, died shortly before the verdict was announced.
Sarkozy condenado a cinco anos de prisão no caso do financiamento líbio | França
Portugal· 2025-09-25Ziad Takieddine, a businessman implicated in the case, passed away shortly before the trial.
Condenado a cinco años de prisión el expresidente Sarkozy por asociación ilícita en un caso de financiación con dinero libio | InternacionalSpain· 2025-09-25Ziad Takieddine, a businessman, died shortly before the verdict in Sarkozy's trial.
Nicolas Sarkozy found guilty of criminal conspiracy in Libya trial | Nicolas Sarkozy
United Kingdom· 2025-09-25Lebanese businessman Ziad Takieddine said he had written proof that Sarkozy's campaign bid was 'abundantly' financed by Tripoli.
Nicolas Sarkozy found guilty of criminal conspiracyUnited Kingdom· 2025-09-25