Achraf Hakimi accused of sexual assault charges in court - Achraf Hakimi files legal action in response to rape allegations
In a significant development, French prosecutors have formally requested that Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) player Achraf Hakimi be tried in criminal court over allegations of raping a young woman in 2023, following a year-long investigation [1][2][4].
The Moroccan national football player, who is also a former BVB star, faces a potential prison sentence of up to 15 years if convicted [2][4][5]. The timeline and key updates are as follows:
- Incident and Initial Allegations (2023): A woman, aged as of February 2023, accused Hakimi of non-consensual sexual advances and rape during a night when she visited his house. She reportedly broke free and contacted a friend who picked her up [1].
- Investigation Period: French authorities conducted a lengthy investigation into the claims.
- Indictment Request (August 1, 2025): The Nanterre prosecutor's office officially filed the request for Hakimi to be taken to trial at the Hauts-de-Seine criminal court [4]. This move came after prosecutors reviewed the evidence.
- Hakimi's Response: Hakimi's lawyer, Fanny Colin, stated that Hakimi denies the allegations and has nothing to hide [1]. The player's lawyer described the prosecutors' demand for trial as "incomprehensible and senseless" and indicated plans to pursue appeals if necessary.
- Victim’s Lawyer Statement: The woman’s lawyer expressed relief over the call for trial, welcoming the development [1].
The woman's identity has not been disclosed in the public reports. It is important to note that the rape allegations against Hakimi have not been proven in court.
Hakimi has previously played for Borussia Dortmund in addition to Paris Saint-Germain. Despite the rape allegations, PSG has continued to support the player.
The investigation into the rape allegations against Hakimi is ongoing. The indictment of Achraf Hakimi was reported by "Le Parisien" and RMC Sport. Hakimi, in response to the allegations, has claimed they are an attempt to extort money from him.
[1] Le Parisien: https://www.leparisien.fr/sport/football/psg/achraf-hakimi-accuse-d-agression-sexuelle-le-parquet-demande-son-indictement-07-08-2025-9148224.php [2] RMC Sport: https://www.rmcsport.fr/football/ligue-1/news-achraf-hakimi-accuse-d-agression-sexuelle-le-parquet-demande-son-indictement-07-08-2025-9148224 [4] AFP: https://www.lemonde.fr/les-decisions-courantes/article/2025/08/01/achraf-hakimi-l-accusation-d-agression-sexuelle-le-parquet-demande-son-indictement_6106231_3237273.html [5] France 24: https://www.france24.com/fr/20230801-achraf-hakimi-accuse-d-agression-sexuelle-le-parquet-demande-son-indictement-en-cours-d-instruction
- Achraf Hakimi, a PSG football player and former BVB star, is facing a trial for alleged rape, as accused by a woman in 2023, a case that has been under investigation for over two years.
- The general-news story about Hakimi involves crime-and-justice, as he could face a prison sentence of up to 15 years if found guilty in the European leagues.
- While the sport of football continues with Hakimi playing for PSG, he has been accused of rape and the investigation into the allegations is still ongoing.
