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The Shakira tax case in Spain seems to finally be over as the Colombian music superstar settles with Spanish authorities and agrees to a 7.5 million Euro fine on top of her 14,5 million Euro tax bill.
Grammy-winning Colombian singer Shakira faces trial in Barcelona over a tax fraud case. She is accused of evading 14.5 million euros ($15.7 million) in Spanish taxes from 2012 to 2014. Prosecutors seek an eight-year jail term and a 24 million euros ($24 million) fine. Shakira, denying charges, asserts she moved to Spain full-time in 2015.
The settlement, reached before what was expected to be a protracted trial involving multiple witnesses, spared Shakira from the initially sought eight-year jail term by prosecutors. Known for hits like "Hips Don t Lie," the singer greeted onlookers with a wave and a blown kiss as she entered the courtroom.
Colombian singer Shakira faces a new tax fraud investigation in Spain for alleged offenses in 2018, in addition to an existing case. She denies wrongdoing and remains confident in a favorable resolution. Spain has pursued tax evasion cases against high-profile figures, including football stars like Messi and Ronaldo.