AceShowbiz - Gims, the Franco-Congolese rap star, was taken into custody at Charles de Gaulle airport in Paris on March 25 amid a sweeping international probe into money laundering linked to organized crime.

Authorities detained Gims after his name surfaced in an extensive investigation involving illicit financial activities routed through luxury real estate transactions. This is not a minor allegation; he faces charges of aggravated money laundering as well as involvement in organized money laundering schemes, according to reports from CTV News.

The ongoing investigation targets a criminal network that allegedly moves illegal funds through a complex system of shell companies and high-end property deals spanning multiple countries. Prosecutors in France have been diligently constructing this case for several months, with Gims's connections to luxury real estate investments, especially in Morocco, drawing particular scrutiny.

Investigators are focusing on suspicious financial flows and asset movements tied to these upscale residential projects. The operation is far-reaching, implicating numerous co-conspirators and crossing international borders, which elevates the seriousness of the federal case.

Born Gandhi Djuna in Kinshasa and raised in Paris, Gims has established himself as one of Africa’s most prominent musical exports. He is currently held in custody and undergoing questioning to clarify the extent of his participation and whether he knowingly engaged in the criminal scheme or was inadvertently involved.

The investigation remains active, with prosecutors expected to formalize charges against Gims within the coming days as more details emerge.