Arturo Vidal and other Colo Colo players were investigated in Chile for alleged sexual assault

SANTIAGO, Chile – Chilean authorities said Monday they are investigating an alleged sexual assault involving Colo Colo soccer club players, including former international Arturo Vidal.

The Santiago prosecutor’s office said the incident took place at a bar in the exclusive Vitacura district of Chile’s capital. She also added that the woman alleged that her sister was drugged and sexually assaulted by Colo Colo players.

A local police officer told reporters that Vidal, 37, was taken to the Vitacura police station where he underwent an “investigative identity check.” This is a standard procedure used when dealing with criminal suspects.

Vidal, who was released after the inspection, did not comment on the incident.

Police also said other players underwent similar procedures and gave statements about the incident.

Also on Monday, a court in Santiago released another former Chilean representative.

Jorge Valdivia was arrested on October 22 in connection with a rape investigation. Valdiva, 41, was accused of raping a woman two days earlier.

Valdivia denied any irregularities.