Shakira faces 8 years in prison for fresh tax fraud allegations. Shakira, a well-known Colombian singer-songwriter, is back in the news after being accused of tax fraud for apparent discrepancies in her 2018 tax returns.
Prosecutors in Spain have accused the 46-year-old artist of cheating the Spanish government of a large sum, this time £5.75 million.
These latest charges follow her approaching trial on six counts of tax fraud dating back to 2012, 2013, and 2014, which is due to begin on November 20.
According to Spanish media, the prosecution’s charges revolve upon Shakira’s refusal to register slightly more than £13 million in income, as well as her alleged filing of fake deductions totaling roughly £5.5 million.
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As Shakira faces 8 years in prison for fresh tax fraud allegations, furthermore, the Hips Don’t Lie hitmaker is suspected of using corporations in offshore tax havens as part of the alleged tax fraud scheme, according to the Spanish newspaper El Mundo.
Prosecutors have asked the investigating judge to bring Shakira for questioning, possibly by videolink, because the singer currently resides in the United States.
Shakira may face up to eight years in prison if she is found guilty of the six counts of tax fraud totaling £12.6 million.
Despite the serious charges that have been levelled against her, Shakira has stated that she will fight the allegations in court rather than seek a last-minute settlement with Spanish state prosecutors.
Shakira Isabel Mebarak Ripoll, better known by her stage name Shakira, is a Colombian singer and composer. She was born and reared in Barranquilla and has been dubbed the “Queen of Latin Music” for her musical range. At the age of 13, she made her recording debut with Sony Music Colombia.
