The Swedish Prosecution Authority has closed the inquiry into rape allegations against French footballer Kylian Mbappé due to insufficient evidence, according to multiple reports on Thursday morning.
The charges had sparked international interest, casting a pall over the football star’s career.
According to reports, Mbappé, who has constantly rejected the allegations, has yet to release an official statement about the decision.
His legal team has previously emphasised his adherence to due procedure.
AFP on October 17, 2024, reported that Mbappé was “linked to a rape investigation in Sweden” and that he intended to reserve any explanations for the Swedish justice system “if necessary,” according to his lawyer, Marie-Alix Canu-Bernard.
“He prioritises providing his explanations, if required, to the Swedish judiciary,” Canu-Bernard told AFP, while strongly condemning “media allegations suggesting that Kylian Mbappé had commented on the events of his trip to Stockholm.”
The case, which began earlier this year, contained claims based on an alleged event in Stockholm.
The prosecutor’s decision not to bring charges concludes months of investigation and speculation.
AFP
