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The sticking point behind singer Gims' claim for diplomatic immunity

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Gims in Paris on 7 May 2025.
Gims in Paris on 7 May 2025. © Julien Mattia/Le Pictorium/MaxPPP

Placed under formal investigation on 27 March after 48 hours in police custody in a sprawling case involving organised money laundering, the Congolese singer has failed, despite attempts by his defence, to secure recognition of diplomatic immunity linked to his passport.

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