Gérard Depardieu under investigation for aggravated tax fraud and money laundering: Searches carried out

Since February 2024, Gérard Depardieu has been the subject of a judicial investigation for aggravated tax fraud and money laundering, dating back to 2013. The investigation was opened following several reports from the tax authorities, who suspect the actor of tax evasion.

On February 11, searches took place in both France and Belgium, conducted by the Central Office for the Fight Against Corruption and Financial and Tax Offenses (OCLCIFF) and Belgian judicial authorities, as part of a European investigation. These actions are part of the ongoing work by the National Brigade for the Repression of Tax Delinquency (BNRDF).

H24 MEDIA learned from judicial sources, confirming information from Mediapart, that Gérard Depardieu has not yet been questioned in the case.

So far, Gérard Depardieu has not been heard in this procedure. His lawyer, Me Jérémie Assous, reacted to the investigation by stating that, after several years of unsuccessful attempts, the tax authorities were now trying to achieve results through a criminal procedure.

The investigation is still ongoing, aiming to establish responsibility for questionable tax practices, with potential charges in the coming months.