French rapper Gims, whose real name is Gandhi Djuna, has been placed under formal investigation for alleged money laundering, according to a judicial source cited by Agence France-Presse. The investigation is linked to his promotion of a luxury real estate project in Marrakech, Morocco.
The 39-year-old artist was indicted on April 14, 2026, by an investigating judge from the Paris judicial court's financial center. The probe focuses on suspicions that he may have been involved in laundering the proceeds of tax fraud through the promotion of the 'Al Maaden Resort' project.
French authorities are investigating whether funds from tax evasion were invested in the luxury development, with Gims's promotional role coming under scrutiny. The rapper's lawyer has stated that his client denies any wrongdoing and is cooperating with the investigation.
The case highlights ongoing efforts by French financial prosecutors to tackle complex international money laundering schemes, particularly those involving high-profile individuals and cross-border real estate investments.
