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Mint
12 hours ago
- Sport
- Mint
Why is Kylian Mbappe's €180,000 donation under scrutiny? Check details
Kylian Mbappe, the Real Madrid star and French national team captain, is known for his generosity off the pitch, often donating his international match bonuses to charitable causes. However, his recent donation of €180,300 from his 2022 FIFA World Cup bonus to five French riot police officers has landed him in trouble. The funds, meant as an act of gratitude for the officers' protection during the Qatar tournament, where France finished as runners-up, have triggered a formal investigation by French authorities. But why? Let's find out. Kylian Mbappe distributed the €180,300 to five members of France's riot police unit (CRS), who ensured the safety of the French team during the 2022 World Cup. Four officers received €30,000 each, while their commanding officer was given €60,300. The payments were made via personal check in June 2023, drawn from Mbappe's World Cup bonus. While Kylian Mbappe's intention was to honour the officers' service, France's anti-money laundering unit, Tracfin, flagged the transactions as 'unusual,' prompting an investigation by the General Inspectorate of the National Police (IGPN) and the Paris Public Prosecutor's office. The investigation centers on concerns about the legality and ethics of the payments. Tracfin, tasked with monitoring financial crimes like money laundering and tax fraud, raised questions about whether the donations were properly declared and if they were truly for the officers' World Cup duties. A key point of contention is the involvement of one officer in Mbappe's 2023 trip to Cameroon, where he accompanied the footballer as part of the French Football Federation's (FFF) security team. This has led to speculation that the donation might have been a payment for personal security services, which could violate French laws on undeclared work. French regulations are strict about public servants receiving private funds, as such payments could imply favouritism or hidden compensation. Penalties for undeclared work include up to three years in prison and fines of €45,000, with even harsher consequences if money laundering is proven. The investigation aims to determine if the payments were lawful or constituted 'under-the-table' transactions. Jean-Baptiste Soufron, the lawyer for the officer who received €60,300, has defended the donation's legality. 'This donation received for the 2022 World Cup was made by check and did not need to be declared,' Soufron stated. 'My client's interventions did not receive any compensation and fell within his normal role as head of security for the FFF,' he added. As the probe continues, authorities will determine whether the donations adhered to legal and ethical standards.
Daily Tribune
a day ago
- Sport
- Daily Tribune
Fraud probe opened into Mbappe payments to police officers
AFP | Paris An investigation has been opened into potentially fraudulent payments made by Kylian Mbappe to five police officers assigned to protect the French national football team, the public prosecutor's office said. The probe comes after a tip-off from the French finance ministry's antimoney laundering unit, which reported 'unusual financial transactions' benefitting the five police officers. 'Investigations, which are by their very nature complex in the case of financial transactions, are underway in order to establish whether any criminal offences have been committed,' the public prosecutor's office said. French investigative weekly Le Canard Enchaine on Wednesday reported that the France national team captain's money was used to 'pay under the table for private services', to the tune of 180,300 euros ($209,000). The Real Madrid striker's entourage issued a statement saying 'everything was done in compliance with the rules'. It added that Mbappe had 'always chosen to donate in full his bonuses' for playi n g for France at international level. 'It's what he did after the 2022 World Cup, with complete transparency,' the statement continued, saying the money went to charitable organisations and security personnel that accompanied the team.
News18
2 days ago
- Business
- News18
Probe Into Kylian Mbappe's Potentially Fraudulent Payments To Police Officers Opened
Last Updated: The French finance ministry's anti-money laundering wing reported unusual financial transactions benefiting five officers. Investigation into the potentially fraudulent payments made by France skipper Kylian Mbappe to the accounts of five police officers assigned with the protection of the country's national football team. The French finance ministry's anti-money laundering wing reported unusual financial transactions benefiting the officers. The public prosecutor's office said, 'Investigations, which are by their very nature complex in the case of financial transactions, are underway in order to establish whether any criminal offences have been committed". A French investigative weekly reported that the striker's money was used to pay under the table for private services in the range of around the 180,300 euro mark. The World Cup-winner's entourage asserted that everything they did was by the book in a statement they issued and added that Mbappe had always chosen to donate in full his bonuses for playing for France at international level and that the money went to charitable organisations and security personnel in tow. 'It's what he did after the 2022 World Cup, with complete transparency," the issue read. The forward made the switch to Spanish side Rea Madrid on a free transfer from Parisian unit PSG last season, but went trophyless with the Los Blancos, while PSG clinched the coveted UEFA Champions League title under the stewardship of Luis Enrique. Mbappe would hope for a better turnout for Madrid in the upcoming campaign after the Spanish giants were knocked out of the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 by PSG in the semifinals, before the Parisian giants ultimately went down to Chelsea in the final at the MetLife Stadium in New Jersey in the revamped edition of the quadrennial spectacle for clubs across the globe. view comments Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
New Straits Times
2 days ago
- Sport
- New Straits Times
Fraud probe opened into Mbappe payments to police officers
PARIS: An investigation has been opened into potentially fraudulent payments made by Kylian Mbappe to five police officers assigned to protect the French national football team, the public prosecutor's office told AFP on Thursday. The probe comes after a tip-off from the French finance ministry's anti-money laundering unit, which reported "unusual financial transactions" benefitting the five police officers. "Investigations, which are by their very nature complex in the case of financial transactions, are underway in order to establish whether any criminal offences have been committed," the public prosecutor's office said. French investigative weekly Le Canard Enchaine on Wednesday reported that the France national team captain's money was used to "pay under the table for private services", to the tune of 180,300 euros ($209,000). The Real Madrid striker's entourage issued a statement saying "everything was done in compliance with the rules." It added that Mbappe had "always chosen to donate in full his bonuses" for playing for France at international level. "It's what he did after the 2022 World Cup, with complete transparency," the statement continued, saying the money went to charitable organisations and security personnel that accompanied the team.
Herald Sun
2 days ago
- Sport
- Herald Sun
Fraud probe opened into Mbappe payments to police officers
Don't miss out on the headlines from Breaking News. Followed categories will be added to My News. An investigation has been opened into potentially fraudulent payments made by Kylian Mbappe to five police officers assigned to protect the French national football team, the public prosecutor's office told AFP on Thursday. The probe comes after a tip-off from the French finance ministry's anti-money laundering unit, which reported "unusual financial transactions" benefitting the five police officers. "Investigations, which are by their very nature complex in the case of financial transactions, are underway in order to establish whether any criminal offences have been committed," the public prosecutor's office said. French investigative weekly Le Canard Enchaine on Wednesday reported that the France national team captain's money was used to "pay under the table for private services", to the tune of 180,300 euros ($209,000). The Real Madrid striker's entourage issued a statement saying "everything was done in compliance with the rules". It added that Mbappe had "always chosen to donate in full his bonuses" for playing for France at international level. "It's what he did after the 2022 World Cup, with complete transparency," the statement continued, saying the money went to charitable organisations and security personnel that accompanied the team. gd/mat/cbn/sia/liu/mw/nf Originally published as Fraud probe opened into Mbappe payments to police officers
