"A court in Pakistan on Saturday sentenced former prime minister Imran Khan and his wife Bushra Bibi to 17 years in prison after being found guilty of corruption. The court's decision is the latest setback for Khan, who has been accused in multiple cases since he was ousted in 2022. Khan, who is 73, has been in prison since 2023. He denies the charges, accusing Pakistani authorities of politically persecuting him."
"Prosecutors said Khan and his wife had said the value of the gifts was just over $10,000, well short of their real market value of $285,521 (243,780). According to Pakistani law, government officials and politicians are allowed to keep gifts received from foreign dignitaries if they are under a certain value. To keep the gifts, they must purchase them at market value and declare the proceeds from any sale."
Imran Khan and his wife Bushra Bibi received a combined 17-year prison sentence after being found guilty of corruption, with 10 years for criminal breach of trust and seven years for corruption. The convictions relate to retaining, selling and underpricing state gifts received while Khan served as prime minister, including a Bulgari jewellery set presented by Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in May 2021. Prosecutors said the gifts were declared at just over $10,000 despite a market value around $285,521. Khan has been imprisoned since 2023, denies the charges as political persecution, and the couple plan to appeal while supporters express health concerns.
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