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Congolese Rapper Gims Arrested in Paris Over Alleged Money Laundering
Arrest in Paris and Money Laundering Investigation
Congolese rapper Gims was arrested upon his arrival at Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport. He is under investigation for alleged money laundering, with French judicial authorities thoroughly probing the case. According to Africa Intelligence, Gims, whose real name is Gandhi Djuna, was taken into custody by the National Judicial Customs Service.
Investigators are reportedly examining a complex money laundering network involving multiple shell companies set up in different countries. These firms were allegedly created to avoid French taxes, issue fake invoices, launder money from illegal activities, and conceal the origin of the funds. Five former drug traffickers from the Paris region, now involved in financial crime, have reportedly already been implicated in the same case.
Marrakech Real Estate Project Under Scrutiny
Investigators are particularly focusing on a large luxury real estate project promoted by Gims in Marrakech. This project is suspected of being connected to the money laundering network. Last year, Gims was one of France's biggest-selling recording artists.
*Source: YouTube: africanews (2026-03-25)*
