On 11 March 2009, it was reported that he was sentenced to execution by hanging for his role in the execution of 42 traders who were accused of manipulating food prices.
Den 11. marts 2009 blev det rapporteret, at han var blevet dømt til henrettelse ved hængning for sin rolle i henrettelsen af 42 købmænd som var mistænkt for manipulation af fødevarepriser.