Paul Lekat's defense: The decision is scandalous, we'll appeal it.

Musa Damatti, Paul Lekat's lawyer, estimates today's decision on his client is scandalous.

He announces they will appeal this decision to the Second Century Court.

“We cannot consider anything other than scandalous, our conviction is that it will undergo changes in our favor”, he said in front of the media.

Otherwise, Lekaj has been found guilty of misuse of office and official authority in the case known as “53-million-millionshire”.

He has been sentenced to three years and eight months in prison.