Paris Saint-Germain defender and Moroccan international Achraf Hakimi could face trial on alleged rape charges, according to Le Parisien.
The Nanterre prosecutor’s office filed a final indictment request on August 1, calling for Hakimi to be formally charged before the criminal court of Hauts-de-Seine. The allegations relate to an incident at his home in Boulogne-Billancourt near Paris in February 2023, which Hakimi denies.
According to Le Parisien, the 26-year-old alleged victim met Hakimi via Instagram and visited his residence after over a month of online contact. She claims Hakimi kissed and touched her without consent, then forced himself on her. The woman reported the incident to the police the same day but initially did not file a formal complaint. She later provided messages to investigators describing her trauma.
Hakimi was placed under formal investigation for alleged rape on March 3, 2023, following questioning and brief custody. Throughout the inquiry, he has denied the allegations, asserting the claims are part of an attempted financial blackmail.
PSG has maintained support for Hakimi, expressing trust in the judicial process. The club said his absences from training were due to “personal reasons.”
In December 2023, Hakimi and his accuser faced each other in court, both restating their versions of events.
Speaking in January 2025 to a blogger, Hakimi said: “The truth is, when you’re successful, you become an easy target for some people… They wanted to blackmail me, which is why we filed a complaint. Justice has handled things well.”
The case now rests with the investigating judge, who will decide whether to proceed to trial. If convicted, Hakimi faces a sentence of up to 15 years in prison.
