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Fraud probe opened into Mbappe payments to police officers

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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.

Breakdown
  • A police officer, usually responsible for the French national football team's security, accompanied Mbappé on a private trip. 19s
  • Questions arose about the officer's role and whether he was paid privately for his services. 33s
  • French law prohibits police officers from being paid for private security work, even off duty. 54s
  • The Paris prosecutor's office launched an investigation into undeclared work and money laundering involving five police officers. 1m 9s
  • Mbappé's entourage stated that all actions were compliant with rules and that he donates his bonuses. 1m 35s
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