The Swedish Prosecution Authority has concluded its inquiry into rape allegations associated with Kylian Mbappé, determining that the evidence was insufficient to proceed with the case.
Swedish Rape Inquiry Linked to Mbappé Closed by Prosecutors
Swedish Rape Inquiry Linked to Mbappé Closed by Prosecutors
Swedish authorities end investigation into alleged rape incident involving French footballer Kylian Mbappé due to insufficient evidence.
The Swedish Prosecution Authority has officially closed an inquiry into an alleged rape incident involving renowned French footballer Kylian Mbappé, citing a lack of evidence as the reason for discontinuation. Prosecutor Marina Chirakova stated that the investigation into claims made regarding an assault in Stockholm has ended, clarifying that the footballer was never formally named as a suspect nor notified of any allegations against him by Swedish authorities.
The case first surfaced in October, leading to Mbappé's lawyer indicating that the athlete was preparing to counter claims with a defamation lawsuit. Mbappé had previously dismissed the reports as "fake news" during an appearance on a French television show, emphasizing that he was not involved and had not received any legal summons related to the case.
The alleged events were said to have occurred at a hotel in Stockholm on October 10, involving several accusations of sexual harassment and rape. Swedish media outlets, including Aftonbladet and Expressen, reported on the claims, prompted police investigations which involved searches at the Bank hotel where Mbappé was staying.
Senior prosecutor Chirakova noted that the evidence collected was insufficient for proceeding further with the inquiry, prompting the closure of the investigation. While the overarching claims remain unsubstantiated, Mbappé's legal team has criticized the coverage by Swedish media as defamatory, reiterating that the player takes precautions to avoid any compromising situations.
Having recently transferred to Real Madrid after an illustrious stint at Paris Saint-Germain (PSG), Mbappé continues to maintain his position as one of football's elite, recently achieving his 50th Champions League goal. He remains celebrated for his accomplishments, including a World Cup victory in 2018 and notable performances leading up to and during the tournament's 2022 finals.
The case first surfaced in October, leading to Mbappé's lawyer indicating that the athlete was preparing to counter claims with a defamation lawsuit. Mbappé had previously dismissed the reports as "fake news" during an appearance on a French television show, emphasizing that he was not involved and had not received any legal summons related to the case.
The alleged events were said to have occurred at a hotel in Stockholm on October 10, involving several accusations of sexual harassment and rape. Swedish media outlets, including Aftonbladet and Expressen, reported on the claims, prompted police investigations which involved searches at the Bank hotel where Mbappé was staying.
Senior prosecutor Chirakova noted that the evidence collected was insufficient for proceeding further with the inquiry, prompting the closure of the investigation. While the overarching claims remain unsubstantiated, Mbappé's legal team has criticized the coverage by Swedish media as defamatory, reiterating that the player takes precautions to avoid any compromising situations.
Having recently transferred to Real Madrid after an illustrious stint at Paris Saint-Germain (PSG), Mbappé continues to maintain his position as one of football's elite, recently achieving his 50th Champions League goal. He remains celebrated for his accomplishments, including a World Cup victory in 2018 and notable performances leading up to and during the tournament's 2022 finals.
