Shakira Facing Second Tax Fraud Case in Spain
The second investigation comes almost 10 months after the singer, who denies any wrongdoing, was ordered to stand trial in a $13.9 million tax evasion case.
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00:00 Shakira is facing a second tax fraud case almost 10 months after the singer
00:05 was ordered to stand trial and a $13.9 million tax evasion case in Spain.
00:10 She's now been hit with another investigation. According to Reuters, a
00:14 spanish court said on thursday that it started a new investigation against the
00:17 colombian star linked to alleged fraud on personal income tax and wealth tax
00:22 in 2018. The court, which is in a town near Barcelona, said it had no
00:26 information on how much money was in question. A rep for Shakira tells
00:30 people in a statement that she quote always acted in accordance with the law
00:34 and under the advice of the best tax experts. The rep continues, she is now
00:38 focused on her life as an artist in Miami and is confident that there will
00:42 be a favorable resolution of her tax issues. Shakira is reportedly expected
00:46 to stand trial in the fall for the first case as reported by AP. She faces a
00:50 possible eight year sentence plus a large fine if she is found guilty of
00:55 not paying taxes from 2012 to 2014. According to Reuters, she rejected a
01:00 settlement offer in the case last year, which would have meant settling out of
01:03 court. Per the AP, she has denied any wrongdoing and her public relations
01:08 firm maintains that she has paid what she owed plus $3 million in interest.
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