Football superstar Kylian Mbappé was targeted for kidnapping by a criminal group in his native France, according to “Le Parisien.” However, the plot was foiled after police arrested an 18-year-old, Clément L., and another accomplice.
In addition to the captain of the French national team and Real Madrid's top scorer, businessmen and a rapper were also marked for abduction.
Clément L. has been taken into custody and placed in isolation, while his alleged accomplice has been released under judicial supervision.
They were arrested on August 21st in Nanterre (Hauts-de-Seine department) for theft. The 18-year-old, described as thin with long hair, is suspected of orchestrating a series of home invasions and planned or attempted kidnappings, carried out or prepared between April 11th and August 19th in Neuilly-sur-Seine, Saint-Brice-sous-Forêt (Val-d'Oise department), and Santenay (Côte-d'Or department).