Shakira tax fraud: Colombian pop star Shakira is once again in the news. But this time she is seen in trouble. In fact, Shakira was accused of failing to pay 14.5 million euros in Spanish income tax between 2012 and 2014. He has settled to avoid a lawsuit.
According to media reports, Shakira rejected a deal offered by prosecutors to settle her case in July 2022. Shakira then said that she ‘believes in her innocence and wants to leave this matter in the hands of the law.’ Details of that deal were not disclosed at the time. Shakira was also named in the ‘Paradise Papers’ leak which detailed the offshore tax arrangements of high-profile figures including Madonna and U2’s Bono.
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What did Shakira say about the allegations?
Shakira said she had paid the dues as told by the tax office before filing the case. While she insisted that she did not live in Spain during this period because she had to be away due to work. Shakira lived with former Barcelona and Spain footballer Gerard Pique for 11 years. Let us tell you that the couple has two children. After the separation, Shakira went to Miami.
What did the prosecutor’s office say?
The prosecutor’s office alleged that Shakira spends more than half of each year in Spain. This means she usually lives in the country and the Barcelona property she bought in May 2012 serves as the family home.
Are other celebrities also under investigation?
Spanish authorities have prosecuted other prominent figures in connection with tax evasion. Including footballers like Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi and Diego Costa. According to the report, all settled and paid huge fines. Last month, Spain’s Supreme Court also acquitted Bayer Leverkusen coach Xabi Alonso in another tax case. He refused to settle and eventually won the case.
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First published: November 21, 2023, 10:39 IST