Shakira Faces Second Tax Fraud Case in Spain, Owes $7M

Spanish prosecutors have charged pop star Shakira with tax evasion, alleging that she failed to pay 6.7 million euros ($7.1 million) in taxes on her 2018 income. This is the second case against her, as she is already due to be tried in Barcelona for allegedly not paying 14.5 million euros ($15.4 million) in taxes between 2012-2014. Prosecutors claim that Shakira used an offshore company based in a tax haven to avoid paying taxes. Spain has previously cracked down on tax evasion by celebrities, including soccer stars Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo.