Shakira Resolves Spanish Tax Fraud Case, Avoids Trial and Prison
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Shakira has settled a tax fraud case in Spain, agreeing to a three-year suspended sentence and a fine of €7 million. The case alleged that she failed to pay €14.5 million in income taxes between 2012 and 2014. Shakira maintains that tax authorities in Spain have targeted high-profile individuals, including professional athletes, and that she was not living in Spain full-time during the specified period. She decided to resolve the matter in the best interest of her children and her career. In a separate case, she has been charged with tax fraud for allegedly not paying taxes in 2018.
- Shakira Settles Spanish Tax Fraud Case One Day Before Trial Was Set to Begin Rolling Stone
- Shakira reaches deal in tax fraud case Associated Press
- Pop star Shakira reaches a deal with Spanish prosecutors on the first day of tax fraud trial Yahoo News
- Shakira reaches deal to avoid 8 years in prison, maintains innocence in tax fraud case Fox News
- Shakira accepts $8 million fine to avoid trial 9NEWS
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