Paris Saint-Germain and Moroccan national team defender Achraf Hakimi could face up to 15 years in prison if found guilty in an ongoing rape case stemming from allegations first reported in February 2023.

A 24-year-old woman alleged that she met the footballer through Instagram and, after over a month of private exchanges, agreed to meet him at his residence in Boulogne-Billancourt, a suburb of Paris. According to her police statement, Hakimi arranged her transport via Uber. Upon arrival, she claimed the footballer kissed and touched her without consent, then allegedly forced himself on her despite her verbal resistance. She later managed to push him off and texted a friend for help. That friend later corroborated her emotional state and account to the authorities.

The woman initially went to the police the same day, but did not file a formal complaint at that time. However, she later provided digital evidence, including text messages to friends describing the alleged incident. On March 3, 2023, Hakimi was officially charged with rape and placed under judicial supervision.

Hakimi denied all accusations, claiming the encounter was consensual and alleging the woman was trying to exploit him due to his fame and wealth. His legal team argued there was no evidence of coercion or violence and labeled the accusations a setup. His club, PSG, has stood by him throughout the investigation, citing faith in the legal process.