Tue Oct 15 17:42:07 UTC 2024: ## Swedish Prosecutors Open Rape Investigation in Stockholm, Amidst Reports Involving Kylian Mbappé
**Stockholm, Sweden** – Swedish prosecutors have confirmed the opening of a rape investigation in Stockholm following media reports linking the case to French football star Kylian Mbappé. While the prosecution declined to confirm or deny the identity of the suspect, Swedish public broadcaster SVT, citing documents it has seen, reported that Mbappé is “reasonably suspected” of rape, a lower level of suspicion under Swedish law.
The rape report was made following Mbappé’s visit to Sweden on October 10th. The alleged incident is said to have taken place at a hotel in central Stockholm. The investigation is being led by senior prosecutor Marina Chirakova, who has declined further comment.
Mbappé, who was absent from France’s recent Nations League matches due to a thigh injury, reportedly visited the Chez Jolie restaurant and the V nightclub in Stockholm during his visit. He has vehemently denied the allegations, calling them “FAKE NEWS” and claiming they are part of a smear campaign against him. His entourage has threatened legal action against the Swedish media outlet that initially reported the story.
Mbappé’s dispute with his former club, Paris Saint-Germain, over unpaid wages is being heard by a French league committee today, and he has linked the timing of the allegations to this ongoing dispute. PSG has declined to comment, but it is understood that they would be shocked if they were involved in any way in formulating such an allegation.
Swedish police have referred all inquiries to the prosecutor, while the prosecutor’s office has refused to disclose any further information about the investigation.
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