Shakira will not escape the Spanish tax authorities!
The Colombian singer, prosecuted for refusing to pay 14.5 million euros in taxes because she believes she is not a Spanish resident, was dismissed by a judge, according to ABC.
The trial, which promises to be very expensive for the interpreter of
Hips Don't Lie
, can therefore take place.
The case dates back to 2018, when the star, also cited in the Pandora Papers, was targeted by an investigation for tax evasion.
Shakira had defended herself by claiming that she lives most of the year in the Bahamas, but the Spanish court said in its report that it had enough elements to determine that she was a resident " usual" in Spain.
Impeccable conduct
Determined to defend herself from having defrauded, Shakira, who was at the Cannes Film Festival this week, let her communication agency answer for her.
"Shakira's conduct in tax matters has always been beyond reproach in all countries where she has had to pay taxes, and she has trusted and faithfully followed the recommendations of the best specialists and expert advisors," her team said.
His lawyers have also announced that they will fight firmly to defend his innocence.
If found guilty of tax evasion, Shakira could face jail time in addition to a fine.
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