The Colombian could spend eight years in prison and pay a fine of 24 million for defrauding the tax authorities during the years 2012, 2013, and 2014.
The legal situation of Shakira worsens and she has finally been sent to trial for alleged six offenses against the Spanish Tax Agency.
The prosecutor has requested up to eight years in prison and a fine of 23.8 million euros for allegedly defrauding the treasury between 2012, 2013, and 2014. After the judge's order, the Colombian singer will face a trial, who recently separated from her husband Gerard Piqué.
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Shakira is accused of a fraud of 14.5 million euros, due to the fact that she simulated that she did not reside in Spain when in reality she did and committed a omission in the payment of her taxes.
Although the Colombian has already paid the money demanded by the Spanish Tax Agency, plus another 3 million euros for 'interest', this does not exempt her from facing the trial with the Tax Agency.
On Tuesday, September 27, the Llobregat Court agreed to open a trial against Shakira for six offenses. This decision comes after receiving the prosecution's documents, the State Attorney's Office, and the Generalitat, which consider Shakira responsible for this fraud.
About the accusation against Shakira, it is estimated that she should have paid taxes in Spanish territory since she resided in the country for more than the minimum six months established by the legislation, although the artist claimed that it was not the case. This was when she started her relationship with player Gerard Piqué and stated that she paid taxes on her professional income in the Bahamas, where she had her official residence.
Shakira will have to stand trial to defend her innocence and if found guilty, she will have to spend several years in prison and pay a hefty fine. What will happen to the 'Waka Waka' singer?
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