The French prosecutor in Nanterre announced that Achraf Hakimi, a player for Paris Saint-Germain and the Moroccan national team, was referred today, Tuesday, February 24, 2026, to the criminal court on charges of rape in France, following judicial investigations that began in March 2023 based on an accusation from a young woman against him. 

The incident relates to an alleged rape that reportedly took place at the player's home in the suburbs of Paris in February 2023. Hakimi has categorically denied the accusations, considering them false and an attempt at blackmail, affirming his readiness to appear before the court and refute the claims. 

According to French law, if the charge is proven, the penalty could be up to 15 years in prison, which the player faces if convicted in the criminal court. However, it should be noted that no verdicts have been issued yet and the trial will continue through legal procedures. 

The lawyer and attorney defending Hakimi insist on his innocence and state that the evidence does not support the charges, while the public prosecution asserts that there is sufficient evidence to refer the case to trial.