French teenager arrested over alleged plot to kidnap Kylian Mbappe

Author: John Owen NwachukwuPublished on: September 2, 2026Country: France

Crime & Law

French teenager arrested over alleged plot to kidnap Kylian Mbappe

A French teenager, Clement L, has been arrested for allegedly plotting to kidnap Kylian Mbappe, the captain of the French national team. The 18-year-old has been charged with a series of crimes, including kidnapping plots, carried out between April 11 and August 19. He allegedly used Snapchat to coordinate his criminal activities from his prison cell, where he is currently incarcerated for other offenses.

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