Prosecutors in Spain mentioned Friday they'd ask a courtroom to condemn Colombian pop star Shakira to eight years and two months in jail if she is convicted in her anticipated trial for alleged tax fraud.
Shakira, whose full title is Shakira Isabel Mebarak Ripoll, is charged with failing to pay the Spanish authorities 14.5 million euros ($15 million) in taxes between 2012 and 2014. The prosecutors mentioned they'd additionally search a high-quality of 24 million euros ($24 million).
The indictment particulars six expenses towards Shakira. The singer this week rejected a settlement deal provided by prosecutors, opting to go to trial as an alternative. A trial date has but to be set.
Her publicists in London mentioned in an announcement Friday that Shakira “has at all times cooperated and abided by the legislation, demonstrating impeccable conduct as a person and a taxpayer.” The publicists accused the Spanish Tax Company of violating her rights.
Shakira’s Spanish public relations workforce mentioned earlier this week that the artist has deposited in escrow the quantity she is claimed to owe, together with 3 million euros in curiosity.
Prosecutors in Barcelona have alleged the Grammy winner spent greater than half of every yr between 2012 and 2014 in Spain and may have paid taxes within the nation.
Shakira not too long ago ended an 11-year relationship with FC Barcelona star Gerard Piqué, with whom she has two youngsters. The household used to stay in Barcelona.
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