Maître Gims Faces Legal Scrutiny in France
French authorities detained the renowned Congolese artist Maître Gims at Charles de Gaulle Airport in Paris on Wednesday as part of a judicial investigation into suspected money laundering activities. Reports from French media indicate that the detention was aimed at gathering testimonies concerning a case allegedly linked to a network involved in tax evasion and the issuance of fraudulent invoices, alongside the laundering of proceeds believed to stem from illegal activities. This unfolding investigation has garnered significant attention within both media and artistic circles.
Maître Gims is notably connected to this investigation due to his real estate project, the "Sunset Village Private Residences" in Marrakech, which comprises dozens of luxury villas with an estimated investment value of around 100 million euros. The project is being executed by Horizon Development. According to available information, the investigation began in 2025 following a notification from the French financial intelligence unit, Tracfin, which detected suspicious financial movements linked to the project. This prompted authorities to launch an in-depth inquiry to trace the flow of funds and verify their origins.
It is worth noting that Maître Gims chose to settle in Morocco and invest in Marrakech, where he enjoys immense popularity, thanks to his successful works and memorable performances.
As reported by aljarida24.ma.
