Shakira has to appear in court in Spain because of the 14.5 million euros of earnings that she would never have reported to the Spanish tax authorities. The singer has always denied any blame. She now she must avoid telling her story about her.
Shakira claims she did not live in Spain from 2012 to 2014, the years covered by the indictment. But prosecutors say she was in the country more than half the time. Therefore, she would have been obliged to pay taxes.
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Shakira’s lawyers say their client lived in the Bahamas and only moved to Spain in 2015. The Spanish justice, in turn, says she was not at her home in the Bahamas for a day from 2012 to 2014. She would be leaving Spain only for the shooting of the American The voice.
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In July, the singer received a settlement proposal for an undisclosed amount, but she declined. If she is found guilty, Shakira could face up to eight years in prison. The judiciary is also asking for a fine of over 23 million euros.
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Shakira is originally from Colombia but moved to Spain due to her former partner Gerard Pique. She plays for FC Barcelona and the two have also lived together in the Spanish city with their two children. The couple broke up last summer.
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It is not yet known when the case will begin.
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