The Swedish investigation involving Kylian Mbappé has officially concluded, bringing an end to two months of scrutiny. On Thursday morning, the Swedish Prosecutor’s Office announced the closure of the case, stating that no evidence of a punishable act had been found. This marks the conclusion of the inquiry into allegations of rape and sexual harassment linked to an incident in Stockholm last October, in which Mbappé had been mentioned as a possible suspect.
Marina Chirakova, the prosecutor overseeing the case, explained the decision to end the investigation due to insufficient evidence. In a statement released by the Prosecutor’s Office, she said:
“During the investigation, one person was identified with reasonable suspicion of rape and two cases of sexual harassment. However, I consider that the evidence is not sufficient to continue the procedure, and therefore the investigation is closed. The person designated has not been suspected of having committed a crime.”
The allegations stemmed from an incident on October 10 at a central Stockholm hotel. According to Swedish media reports, Mbappé, who had been excused from French national team duties due to discomfort, was in Stockholm during a brief break from his football schedule. He was spotted at a nightclub that evening and returned to Madrid the following day. On Saturday, a police report emerged alleging an incident at the hotel. Investigators, including police and technical experts, began their inquiries on Monday, leading to the now-closed investigation.
Throughout the process, Mbappé denied any involvement in the alleged crime. Speaking on the French television program _Clique_, he expressed his willingness to cooperate with authorities if necessary.
Notably, at no point during the investigation was Mbappé officially named as a suspect.
Prosecutor Chirakova highlighted the thoroughness of the investigation, stating that it included technical analysis customary in cases of alleged sexual violence. However, due to confidentiality rules, she could not provide further details.