French authorities dismantled a kidnapping and extortion plot targeting Kylian Mbappé, the Real Madrid star, on 2026-04-12. ^[1] French authorities dismantled a criminal network that planned to kidnap Kylian Mbappé and 25 other high-profile figures. ^[2] French authorities are investigating 18-year-old French-Swiss Clément L. as the alleged intellectual author of a series of home assaults and kidnapping projects planned or carried out between 11 April and 19 August 2026 in Neuilly-sur-Seine, Saint-Brice-sous-Forêt, and Santenay. ^[3] Le Parisien, a French newspaper, reported that Kylian Mbappé, forward for Real Madrid and the French national team, was among 26 potential targets of an alleged criminal organization preparing kidnappings and assaults in France. ^[4] Clément L. coordinated the criminal network from his cell in Villepinte prison using two mobile phones with Snapchat to communicate with accomplices. ^[5] Forensic analysis of the suspect's devices extracted a digital file containing addresses and security data for 26 high-profile targets. ^[6] The investigation was led by the French cyber police, who revealed a criminal network collecting personal data on public figures. ^[7] Police seized two phones containing a detailed list of targets, including Kylian Mbappé, French rap artists, and wealthy businessmen. ^[8] The alleged leader of the criminal network was an 18-year-old inmate named Clément L., who coordinated the plot via Snapchat from prison. ^[9] The investigation began after the group robbed a luxury watch store in Neuilly-sur-Seine in April. ^[10] An unnamed judicial source consulted by Le Parisien said the list of targets included a rapper and Kylian Mbappé. ^[11] During interrogations, Clément L. admitted some of the facts but denied giving the orders, saying he acted only as an intermediary between the alleged leader of the organization and those who carried out the crimes. ^[12]