U.S. Authorities Reportedly Investigating Peso Pluma for Money Laundering

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The world of corridos tumbados is reeling from the news that Peso Pluma is under investigation by U.S. authorities for alleged money laundering.

Hassan Emilio Kabande Laija, better known as Peso Pluma, faces serious accusations, with reports indicating that the FBI is probing his possible ties to organized crime.

An increasingly tense situation

Journalist Luis Chaparro, an expert on drug trafficking, revealed explosive details on Gusgri's podcast: "Peso Pluma was indeed financed by the cartel; he took their money, laundered funds, and they helped build his career," Chaparro stated.

And the controversy doesn't stop there. Chaparro also claimed that every time La Doble P sets foot in the U.S., chaos ensues: "He's detained at airports for hours. The reason? Intense interrogations about his alleged ties to drug trafficking."

Chaparro insists that his sources within U.S. agencies have confirmed the existence of a "very large investigation" into the 'Ella baila sola' singer.

Podcast host Gusgri added that a CBP agent told him Peso Pluma endures harsh treatment every time he enters the U.S. "He's questioned for two to three hours each time he crosses the border." Furthermore, the agent revealed that authorities have already arrested individuals linked to the stories told in corridos songs.

Peso Pluma's narcocorridos under scrutiny

Both U.S. and Mexican authorities reportedly use these songs as clues to track criminals, cartel operations, and drug routes—placing the singer in a precarious position.

Chaparro emphasized that "It's been long suspected that Peso Pluma was backed by the cartel."

For law enforcement, his corridos tumbados are more than just music—they're a goldmine of intelligence. According to Chaparro, "Every drug trafficker he mentions ends up being pursued. His songs don't just tell stories; they provide leads to authorities."

This phenomenon has been dubbed "the Peso Pluma curse." Drug lords featured in his lyrics often find themselves on law enforcement's radar. A prime example is El Gavilán, an alleged security chief for Los Chapitos, who became a target after being referenced in one of Peso Pluma's songs.

The scandal of the flyers

Another incident that raised eyebrows occurred in Culiacán, where small planes dropped flyers accusing Peso Pluma and other influencers of working with Los Chapitos—a faction of the Sinaloa Cartel led by El Chapo Guzmán's sons.

While no solid evidence has emerged, the incident fueled suspicions surrounding the singer and others in the genre. For now, Peso Pluma remains silent.