Shakira was accused of tax evasion for the second time, at risk of being fined 23.5 million USD and serving 8 years in prison

Colombian singer Shakira (46 years old) is facing a second investigation by Spanish authorities on suspicion of tax evasion. However, she still believes that she is innocent.

It is known that two investigations are being carried out in parallel by the authorities in the municipality of Esplugues de Llobregat, Spain. Shakira has now moved to Miami (USA) to settle down after she broke up with her boyfriend, player Pique. As such, Shakira will have to move between the US and Spain to serve investigation and trial activities.

The first investigation was conducted into the suspicion of Shakira's tax evasion from 2012 to 2014. The second investigation was officially confirmed by Spanish authorities to the media this week, they will investigate the suspicion of Shakira tax evasion since 2018.

Sharing about this incident, Shakira said she lived in extremely dark days when authorities confirmed she could face up to eight years in prison for tax evasion.

The first investigation into the suspicion of Shakira tax evasion will be officially tried by a court in Spain in November 2023. If found guilty, Shakira will be fined $23.5 million and jailed.

However, before investigations into suspicion of tax evasion, Shakira always asserted her innocence and said she had once paid the missing tax amount to the Spanish authorities.

According to prosecutors involved in the first investigation, Shakira lived in Spain between 2012 and 2014. During this time, she bought a house in Barcelona and lived there with her ex-boyfriend and her children.

During this time, Shakira's official residence was in the Bahamas, but according to prosecutors, in reality, she spent most of her time in Spain.

Before the allegation, in documents obtained by El Periodico newspaper, Shakira's defense lawyer asserted that at that time she lived more in the Bahamas than in Barcelona, Spain, and did not intentionally hide her income or evade taxes.

The hit singer Waka Waka thinks the tax evasion accusation is an insult and is determined to pursue the case to the end to claim honor. She refused the agreement to settle the case outside the trial and chose to go to court.

Shakira, whose real name is Shakira Isabel Mebarak Ripoll, started her music career as a teenager, then became a phenomenon in the Latin music scene..

During her singing career, Shakira sold more than 80 million records worldwide. In 2006, the song Hips don't lie performed by Shakira reached number one on the music charts of 55 countries - becoming the best-selling single of the 21st century.

Shakira is also appreciated for her humanitarian work through the Barefoot Foundation, which aims to provide a better life for poor children through educational and medical support.

Shakira and Pique met in 2010 when the Barcelona star appeared in the MV Waka Waka (This Time for Africa) - the official song of the 2010 World Cup performed by the Colombian singer.

Incidentally that year, Pique's team won the World Cup and his future girlfriend performed in the final match. The two quickly became impressed with each other, then fell in love and officially made their relationship public in 2011.

The duo has many similarities - both born on February 2 and exactly 10 years apart. Despite the age gap, they are still a perfect couple because of their similarity in appearance, fame, and wealth.

About a year ago, singer Shakira and player Gerard Pique announced "everyone's way" after 11 years together. "We regret to confirm that we are no longer together. For the sake of our two children - which is our top priority, we ask that you respect your privacy. Thank you for everyone's understanding," - the couple shared with the public.

The decision of this powerful duo is not a surprise to fans because right from the beginning of June 2022, the two were entangled with rumors about breaking up. However, their beautiful love also made many fans regret.

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