Spanish prosecutors said on Friday they would ask a court to sentence Colombian pop star Shakira to eight years and two months in prison if she is found guilty of alleged tax fraud in an upcoming trial.
Shakira, whose full name is Shakira Isabel Mebarak Ripoli, is accused of failing to pay the Spanish government 14.5 million euros ($15 million) in taxes between 2012 and 2014. ).
The indictment details six charges against Shakira. The singer this week rejected a plea deal offered by prosecutors and opted to go to trial. The trial date has not yet been set.
Her aides said on Friday in London that Shakira “has always cooperated and obeyed the law, demonstrated impeccable conduct as an individual and as a taxpayer”. Advertisers accused the Spanish tax agency of violating her rights.
Shakira’s public relations team in Spain said earlier this week that the artist had deposited the money she was supposed to owe, including €3 million in interest.
Barcelona promoters say the Grammy winner spent more than half of each year in Spain between 2012 and 2014 and had to pay taxes in the country.
Shakira recently ended her 11-year relationship with FC Barcelona star Gerard Piqué, with whom she has two children. The family lived in Barcelona.
Source: Hollywood Reporter
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