Following the publication on Monday in the Swedish press, the justice system of the Nordic country confirmed the existence of complaints of rape and the opening of a police investigation (according to the newspaper Expressen). Mbappé was not named by the prosecution, although the Swedish media linked the matter with the Madrid player.
The question being asked from Sweden now is what will happen Bape? Journalists have asked a number of Swedish justice experts to see the next steps in the investigation and this is what they say.
Aftonbladet says that in order for the investigation not to be closed soon, the prosecutor must find more evidence. “At this point, the suspicion is justified, which is the least suspicion. It should be based on probable cause. Otherwise, it will be difficult to use the available tools because the accused is in another country. “he explains.
Swedish journalists talk from the interrogation to the arrest warrant
If there is more evidence, the next step in the investigation would be the questioning of Kylian Mbappé, as explained by Sven-Erik Alheim, the former Swedish attorney general, in the newspaper Expressen: “The interview should not be held in Sweden, but it can also be held there (in Spain), through an agent.”
“It is a reasonable doubt and this is where the prosecutor evaluates the strength of the doubt.”. “This makes his work very important, especially because (Mbappé) left comments on social media showing that he does not accept the crime,” said the former judge.
Only after a possible hearing, the judge will be able to assess whether the case should be closed or continue legally, explains in Expressen. Ulrika Rogland, a lawyer and former judge and prosecutor, explains the case of an EU citizen who is suspected of being raped in Sweden: “If the person does not surrender voluntarily, he should be arrested first and allowed to request his extradition to Sweden. It is possible with the help of a license to build in Europe. If Sweden delivers, it will be handled by the courts of the suspect’s country of residence,” He said in Swedish TV.
