en.malanginspirasi.com – French authorities have arrested an 18-year-old suspect in connection with an alleged plot to kidnap Real Madrid forward and France national team captain Kylian Mbappé, according to a report by Le Parisien cited by the Bulgarian Telegraph Agency (BTA).
Prosecutors say the teenager, identified only as Clément L., targeted Mbappé as one of several high-profile victims in a broader criminal network involving accomplices.
The group is also suspected of planning or preparing kidnappings and home invasions against businessmen and a rapper.
The alleged activities spanned from April 11 to August 19 in locations including Neuilly-sur-Seine, Saint-Brice-sous-Forêt (Val-d’Oise), and Santenay (Côte-d’Or).
Clément L. and one alleged accomplice were arrested on August 21 in Nanterre (Hauts-de-Seine) initially on theft charges.
The 18-year-old, described as slim with long hair, is suspected of acting as the organizer or order-giver for the series of attacks and planned abductions.
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He has been placed in custody under isolation, while the other man was released under judicial supervision.
French authorities moved quickly to make the arrests amid ongoing investigations. Officials have released few additional details so far.
Mbappé, who joined Real Madrid in 2024 after a successful spell at Paris Saint-Germain, has long been one of the world’s most prominent footballers and a high-profile public figure in France.
The case comes against a backdrop of heightened security concerns around celebrities and athletes in the country.
Online reactions mixed shock and relief, with some fans joking about Mbappé’s dominant on-field presence making him a difficult target.
Many expressed gratitude that the alleged plot was disrupted before any harm could occur.
Investigations continue, and further developments are expected as prosecutors examine the full scope of the alleged crime ring.
