Shakira, the Colombian pop star, has been hit with tax evasion charges for a second time in Spain. Spanish prosecutors allege that she failed to pay 6.7 million euros ($7.1 million) in taxes on her 2018 income. They claim that Shakira used an offshore company to avoid paying the taxes. This comes after previous charges of tax evasion, where prosecutors claimed she owed $15.4 million in taxes for the years 2012-2014. Shakira maintains that her official residence was in the Bahamas and denies any wrongdoing. She is set to go to trial in November.
Shakira charged with tax evasion for 2nd time, owes Spanish government $7.1M in taxes: prosecutors
Shakira, the Colombian pop star, is facing charges of tax evasion for a second time in Spain. Spanish prosecutors allege that she failed to pay 6.7 million euros ($7.1 million) in taxes on her 2018 income. They claim that Shakira used an offshore company to avoid paying the taxes. This comes after previous charges of tax evasion, where prosecutors claimed she owed $15.4 million in taxes for the years 2012-2014. Shakira maintains that her official residence was in the Bahamas and denies any wrongdoing. She is set to go to trial in November.
Previous Charges and Denial of Wrongdoing
In addition to the current charges, Shakira also faces previous allegations of tax evasion. Spanish prosecutors claimed that she owed $15.4 million in taxes for the years 2012-2014, as they believed she lived in Barcelona during that time. However, Shakira maintains that her official residence was in the Bahamas, and her representatives have stated that she has always cooperated with the law and followed the advice of a reputable tax firm.
Upcoming Trial and Potential Consequences
After choosing not to accept a plea deal, Shakira’s case is moving forward to trial. Prosecutors have requested that she be sentenced to eight years and two months in addition to a fine of approximately $25 million. The international pop star will face the court in November.
It is worth noting that Shakira has been linked to Spain since her relationship with retired soccer player Gerard Piqué, with whom she has two children.
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