Real Madrid star Mbappe was considered a “reasonable suspect” in a reported sexual assault case in Stockholm.
The Swedish Public Prosecution Service confirmed on Thursday morning that it is closing its investigation into an alleged rape that took place in Stockholm in October, with Real Madrid star Kylian Mbappé named as a possible suspect. T
The public body cited a lack of evidence after a month of investigation that showed no criminal activity.
“During the investigation, an individual was identified with reasonable suspicion of rape and two counts of sexual harassment, but I consider the evidence insufficient to continue with the proceedings and therefore the investigation has been closed. The designated person has not been informed of any suspicion of a crime,” the Public Prosecution Service said in a press release on Thursday.
After not being called up by the France national team for the October international break, Mbappé traveled to Stockholm, Sweden, where he attended a party with acquaintances.
Days later, Swedish media reported that a rape had occurred in the same hotel where the player had stayed, and that he was a “reasonable suspect” of the crime. The Swedish public prosecutor's office, without naming Mbappé, confirmed days later that it had launched an investigation to clarify the facts, which was closed on Thursday due to lack of evidence, again without referring to the captain of the French national team.
Original article written by Andrés Onrubia, translated with the help of AI and edited by Roddy Cons.
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