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.