Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy once again denied claims he illegally received money from Libya to fund his 2007 election campaign.
A French newspaper says he told a group of magistrates Wednesday, "I am accused without any material evidence."
It's been rumored for years that the late Libyan dictator Moammar Gadhafi secretly gave Sarkozy more than $61 million to help fund his campaign.
Police reportedly questioned Sarkozy about the alleged funding for the first time on Tuesday. He was placed under formal investigation a day later.
Sarkozy reportedly told the magistrates that the campaign funding allegations have already cost him a lot, including his failed re-election bid in 2012.
Additional reporting from Newsy affiliate CNN.
