Ex-IMF chief's DNA found on maid's clothes

NEW YORK: Traces of DNA from former IMF chief Dominique Strauss-Kahn have been found on the clothes of a chambermaid who accused him of sexual assault.

The DNA was found on the shirt of the 32-year-old worker at the Sofitel who has accused Strauss-Kahn of attempting to rape her, the report said.

The France 2 television channel reported on its website that the DNA samples found on the maid's shirt collar were Strauss-Kahn's sperm.

The French politician has denied sex assault charges made against him. New York police and the District Attorney's office refused to comment on the media reports.

Strauss-Kahn was arrested on May 14, a few hours after the alleged attack, as he was on an Air France jet about to fly to Paris. (AFP)