A Tunisian court has sentenced ousted President Zine al-Abidine Ben Ali and his wife to 35 years in prison each for theft and other charges.
The couple, who left Tunisia for Saudi Arabia amid a popular uprising in January, were being tried in absentia.
In announcing its verdict on June 20, the Tunis criminal court also ordered them to pay a $66 million fine.
The day-long trial was looking at accusations of theft, corruption, and drug smuggling, which the former president has denied.
The presiding judge said a verdict on other charges relating to illegal possession of drugs and weapons would be announced on June 30.
compiled from agency reports
The couple, who left Tunisia for Saudi Arabia amid a popular uprising in January, were being tried in absentia.
In announcing its verdict on June 20, the Tunis criminal court also ordered them to pay a $66 million fine.
The day-long trial was looking at accusations of theft, corruption, and drug smuggling, which the former president has denied.
The presiding judge said a verdict on other charges relating to illegal possession of drugs and weapons would be announced on June 30.
compiled from agency reports