Paris Saint-Germain star Achraf Hakimi is now at the center of renewed legal trouble as the Nanterre prosecutor’s office has formally requested his indictment before the Hauts-de-Seine departmental criminal court.
The Moroccan international, who has consistently denied the rape allegations leveled against him, could face up to 15 years in prison if found guilty.
The case dates back to early 2023, when a 24-year-old woman accused the footballer of raping her at his home in Boulogne-Billancourt. While Hakimi has maintained his innocence, his legal team claims the encounter was consensual and argues that the accusations were a setup aimed at financial gain.
Despite the initial media frenzy, the case had gone relatively quiet in recent months. However, the prosecutor’s decision to move for a formal indictment marks a significant escalation in the legal process. The court will now determine whether there is enough evidence to proceed to a full trial.
If convicted, Hakimi could serve a prison term ranging from 10 to 15 years under French criminal law. The PSG defender has not yet been suspended by his club, though it remains to be seen how this latest development will affect his football career and public image.
The player’s legal representatives are expected to contest the indictment, and a court hearing may be scheduled in the coming weeks. For now, Hakimi remains under judicial supervision but is not in custody.
This case has stirred widespread reactions both in France and Morocco, where Hakimi is a national icon. Supporters continue to stand by him, while others are urging for justice and due process to take its course.
