Shakira Resolves Spanish Tax Fraud Case, Avoids Trial and Prison

Shakira has settled a tax fraud case in Spain, agreeing to a three-year suspended sentence and a fine of €7 million. The case alleged that she failed to pay €14.5 million in income taxes between 2012 and 2014. Shakira maintains that tax authorities in Spain have targeted high-profile individuals, including professional athletes, and that she was not living in Spain full-time during the specified period. She decided to resolve the matter in the best interest of her children and her career. In a separate case, she has been charged with tax fraud for allegedly not paying taxes in 2018.