Shakira Tax Evasion
29 Jul 2021
A judge has ruled that Colombian popstar Shakira must face trial in Spain for allegedly evading €14.5m (£13m) in tax. Spanish prosecutors claim Shakira, 44, stopped paying taxes in Spain in the years 2012, 2013 and 2014. If found guilty, the "Hips Don't Lie" singer could face jail time. Shakira has previously said that during…
16 Dec 2018
Colombian star Shakira has been charged with tax evasion in Spain. Prosecutors have accused her of listing the Bahamas as her official address while residing in Spain. The Hips Don't Lie singer's representative has denied the allegation. The prosecutor claims she did not pay the sum of £13m (N5.3 bn) between 2012 and 2014. The…
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