Strauss-Kahn refused to pay maid for sex: Report

New York: Former IMF chief Dominique Strauss-Kahn declined to pay the Guinean maid for sex and his refusal led her to accuse him of sexual assault, a media report said.

The 32-year-old maid at the Sofitel Hotel in Manhattan knew who Strauss-Kahn was and saw him as an opportunity to make money.

"She figured he's a rich dude and she would get paid," source close to the defence investigation told The New York Post. "She was told by the crew she ran with that this was a gold mine."

Strauss-Kahn, 62, was accused of forcing the maid to perform oral sex. He was taken into custody minutes before his Air France flight departed for Paris in May.

Strauss-Kahn has claimed that their sexual encounter was consensual.

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In the new account of the story, The Post reported that the maid voluntarily performed oral sex on Strauss-Kahn, who then refused to pay her.

When she insisted, he brushed her off.

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"There was an expectation of money after the fact, but he was dismissive," the source said.

Their argument may have been rough.

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Her lawyer has said that Strauss-Kahn angrily grabbed her breasts and private parts, causing injuries. Following the explosive events, Strauss-Kahn bolted from the hotel.

Last week, the case against Strauss-Kahn unraveled quickly as it emerged the maid who accused him has been lying and has criminal connections.

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On Friday, Strauss-Kahn was released from house arrest and is now allowed to travel inside the US.