Gims

Gims, a 39-year-old Congolese singer and prominent recording artist (reportedly the top-selling artist in France in 2025), is currently facing legal trouble in France. He was arrested on March 25, 2026, at Roissy-Charles-de-Gaulle airport upon arrival in the country. The arrest is linked to an investigation by the Parquet National Anti-Criminalité Organisée (Pnaco) into organized money laundering. Subsequently, on March 27, 2026, Gims was formally charged with aggravated money laundering. He was released under judicial supervision, which includes the obligation to pay an unspecified amount as bail. The investigation also concerns a large luxury real estate project in Marrakech promoted by the singer. The case is significant due to Gims' high profile and the serious nature of the charges.