French prosecutors have called for PSG and Morocco star Achraf Hakimi to face trial over a 2023 rape allegation, despite no formal complaint from the accuser. The case, described by his lawyers as unjust and prolonged, now stirs global debate just days before the Ballon d’Or nominations.
Moroccan legal experts accuse the French justice system of violating his rights, while leaked messages suggest possible intent to deceive.
[UPDATE] Prosecutors Push Forward Without Formal Complaint
On August 1, things changed for Achraf Hakimi when French prosecutors asked a judge to take him to court for a rape claim from February 2023. Even though the woman did not want to make a formal complaint, the prosecutors decided to go ahead, using what she said and the messages she sent to a friend during the incident.
The event happened at Hakimi’s house in Boulogne-Billancourt, a suburb of Paris, while his wife and kids were not there. The woman told the police that Hakimi did things without her permission, which made her run away and call a friend. Later, she said that Hakimi “was not violent.”
🚨 𝗕𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗞𝗜𝗡𝗚: Achraf Hakimi is facing up to 15 years in prison for rape charges.
He has always maintained his innocence and argued he was accused for financial gain.
The prosecutor’s office has just requested the indictment of the player before the criminal court.… pic.twitter.com/zpIUfvdMwE
— Transfer News Live (@DeadlineDayLive) August 1, 2025
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[WHAT’S HAPPENING] Moroccan Lawyers Slam Legal Process, Call It Unfair
A group of Moroccan lawyers has criticized the French justice system, saying it has not given Hakimi a fair trial. They said the investigation took too long, and there was no medical or physical proof.
They said the investigation broke French laws and the European Convention on Human Rights. They said that the investigation, which lasted almost two and a half years, missed important steps.
“If justice takes too long, it is not justice,” they said, talking about a court decision in Europe. They said that the case was influenced more by what the media said than by the actual legal facts.
[TRENDING] Text Messages Fuel Doubts, Mbappé Comes to Hakimi’s Defence
Text messages shared between the woman and her friend before and during that night have made things worse. The talks seemed to suggest a plan to “break the codes” and “steal from him,” raising concerns about a possible setup.
One message talked about the term “femme fatale,” which Hakimi’s team says shows a plan to take advantage. Hakimi says they kissed but did not go further, honoring the woman’s limits.
He said she stayed on her phone the whole time and never showed any signs of being upset. French reports say that the woman has not given all her messages to the investigators.
Kylian Mbappé, who used to play with Hakimi at PSG, spoke highly of his character. “I’ve never seen him do anything wrong, even when he’s drunk,” he said to the investigators.
Amit Mishra’s Thoughts
As a writer and football fan, this situation is not just a legal issue; it has turned into a big problem for one of football’s top players.
With all the talk about the Ballon d’Or and how people feel about Hakimi, what happens in this case could really affect how he is remembered, just like anything he does in a game. One thing is clear: justice should happen quickly, be fair, and not be affected by guesswork.
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