French rapper Gims, whose real name is Gandhi Djuna, was presented to an investigating judge on Friday, March 27, 2026, following his arrest and 48-hour custody in connection with a money laundering investigation. The artist was detained by customs officials upon his arrival at Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport on Wednesday, March 25.
The investigation, led by the National Jurisdiction for the Fight against Organized Crime (JUNALCO), is examining allegations of organized money laundering. The case is reportedly linked to a broader probe into financial flows between France and the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Following the custody period, the rapper was transferred to the Paris courthouse. The investigating judge will now decide whether to formally charge him. Gims's lawyer has stated they will contest the allegations.
The arrest stems from a judicial investigation opened in 2023. French authorities have not released further details on the specific sums or transactions under scrutiny.
