American rapper and singer Snoop Dogg has canceled his Dec. 3 concert in Costa Rica, Stockwell Entertainment announced Tuesday, saying the decision was reached by mutual agreement.

Snoop Dogg is widely regarded as one of the greatest rappers of all time. Known for his melodic flow, his lyrics frequently address social issues, including recreational drug use and gun violence. His numerous music awards include American Music Awards, APRA Music Awards, AVN Awards, Billboard Music Awards and MTV Awards.

The company, which specializes in organizing large-scale entertainment events, did not provide specific reasons for the cancellation.

It was not indicated that a new date had been agreed upon for the rapper’s show in Costa Rica.

Stockwell Entertainment said refunds would be issued automatically to everyone who purchased tickets.

“We deeply appreciate the public, our suppliers and our sponsors for their understanding and for the trust they have placed in us,” the company said in a press release. “We will continue working to develop and present new projects very soon.”

The company is owned by Don Stockwell, a 56-year-old U.S. citizen from Illinois who has recently been the subject of local media coverage following his arrest last week in an investigation supported by intelligence from the U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).

After his initial court hearing, Stockwell was allowed to remain free while authorities investigated an alleged money-laundering operation known as “Éxodo,” or “Exodus,” according to the Public Prosecutor’s Office.

Stockwell told the press that the investigation stemmed from a misunderstanding involving his association with people whose business activities he said he did not know. He said he was confident the situation would be clarified soon.

However, the Specialized Organized Crime Prosecutor’s Office announced Tuesday that it would seek pretrial detention for Stockwell and the other defendants in the Exodus case.

According to authorities, statements made during initial hearings at the Public Prosecutor’s Office revealed new information that investigators considered significant. The developments prompted prosecutors to change their request for pretrial detention for 18 defendants in the case, including Stockwell.

The prosecutor’s office was expected to summon the suspects to a hearing in the coming hours and provide more details on the requested pretrial detention period for each defendant. As of Tuesday’s publication deadline, Stockwell and the other suspects remained free while participating in the court proceedings.

According to information provided to the press by Attorney General Carlo Díaz-Sánchez and Michael Soto-Rojas, director general of the Judicial Investigation Organization (OIJ), the Exodus investigation began with FBI intelligence indicating that Stockwell allegedly received large sums of money from a Costa Rican identified by the surname Vargas-García.

Investigators suspect the money was invested in large-scale entertainment events, including shows and concerts, as a way to launder funds.

“The investigation against them began after determining that the producers”  (referring to Stockwell and another suspect identified by the surname Barboza)  “were communicating with them” (referring to the criminal group allegedly led by Vargas-García) “through a social media app,” Díaz-Sánchez said.

“With the collaboration of the FBI, we were able to obtain those conversations and see their relationship,” he added.

According to the OIJ investigation, Vargas-García allegedly invested nearly $860,000 in three large-scale entertainment events organized by Stockwell’s company between 2024 and 2025.


Authorities believe the investments were made in cash before Vargas-García was arrested.


Officials also said the criminal group allegedly led by Vargas-García was involved in melting gold pieces and sending them to the United States.


The Public Prosecutor’s Office declined to release additional details about the case, citing the confidentiality of the ongoing investigation. Only the suspects’ relatives are authorized to request further information.


The Public Prosecutor’s Office oversees criminal investigations and prosecutes criminal cases throughout Costa Rica.

The OIJ operates under the Supreme Court of Justice and is responsible for conducting criminal investigations nationwide. It also exercises police authority throughout the country.

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