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French Probe Opens Into Mbappé’s £156,330 Payments to Security Officers

Investigators are probing whether the payments corresponded to official World Cup duties rather than private protection.

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Kylian Mbappe is at the centre of an investigation into payments made to police officers
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Overview

  • French police opened a criminal inquiry on July 16 into payments made by Kylian Mbappé to five Republican Security Corps officers.
  • The finance ministry’s anti-money laundering unit flagged the transactions, prompting prosecutors to assess if the funds served official duties rather than private security.
  • In June 2023, Mbappé disbursed £156,330, with four officers receiving £26,011 each and a fifth paid £52,278.
  • One officer is under scrutiny for allegedly breaching his duty by undertaking trips unrelated to national team assignments.
  • Mbappé has said he is ready to answer any questions and consulted lawyers at the time to ensure the donations’ tax compliance.