The corruption trial collapsed in 2011 when the force was unable to produce boxfuls of documents that formed part of the evidence against the officers.

His ex-spouse, a trained doctor who has held several cabinet positions, could be counted on to secure him immunity from a corruption trial.

The trial takes longer time based on four other ongoing corruption trial connected to this one.

His careful appearance and taste for fine suits became a trademark, and was noted during his corruption trial.

If done right, this trial also can reassure international observers concerned about how quickly heavy sentences were imposed on former ministers in corruption trials.