According to reports prosecutors in Sweden have closed an inquiry into a case of alleged rape against Kylian Mbappe. The Swedish media had linked the player to a rape case. Swedish Prosecution Authority headed by Marina Chirakova said the investigation into the alleged attack reported to have taken place in Stockholm had ended due to a lack of evidence.
Kylian Mbappe Cleared of Rape Accusations
The former AS Monaco and PSG player who one of football’s most high-profile stars, was never formally named by Swedish prosecutors. He was also not notified by them of being under suspicion of any crime. In October, when the allegations surfaced, Kylian Mbappé’s lawyer said her client was preparing to clear his name with a claim for defamation.
Kylian Mbappé had ealier described the reports and claim as “fake news”. Senior prosecutor Ms Chirakova, who headed the preliminary investigation, deemed the evidence “not sufficient to proceed further, and the investigation is therefore closed.”
The Real Madrid number 9 was accused of rape and two cases of sexual harassment as it was reported. It was said that the incident took place in a hotel in the Swedish capital on 10 October. Several Swedish media outlets, and public broadcaster SVT, named Mbappé as the suspect.
The player was visiting Stockholm at the time. Police were seen visiting the Bank hotel where he had stayed, with officers later leaving with bags. One report said they had taken clothing from the hotel in evidence.
On Sunday, speaking for the first time about Mbappé said he was “not involved”. he also said: “I haven’t received anything, no summons. I’m not involved.” His lawyer had said the allegations are defamatory and said that nothing was known of the complaint.
“[Mbappé] is never alone. He is never put in a position where he ends up in a situation that would lead to him taking a risk,” Marie-Alix Canu-Bernard said.
