Spanish prosecutors request Shakira face more than 8 years in jail over tax fraud
July 30, 2022, 1:10 pm

Spanish prosecutors request Shakira face more than 8 years in jail over tax fraud

Shakira Isabel Mebarak Ripoll, (born 2 February 1977) is a Colombian singer .Born and raised in Barranquilla, she has been referred to as the "Queen of Latin Music" and is noted for her musical versatility - Official Twitter account

Spanish prosecutors said Friday (July 30) they will seek a prison sentence of more than eight years against music superstar Shakira for tax fraud, the Anadolu Agency reported.

The request came after Shakira rejected a plea deal Wednesday (July 27) on accusations of tax evasion, saying she is "absolutely certain of her innocence."

Shakira is accused by prosecutors in Barcelona of defrauding the Spanish tax office out of €14.5 million ($14.7 million) in income earned between 2012 and 2014.

Prosecutors will also demand a fine of nearly €24 million ($24.5 million) from the “Waka Waka (This time for Africa)” singer.

Popstar Shakira faces trial over alleged $14.7M tax fraud in Spain

Spanish prosecutors say that she lived in Spain although she claimed her official residence was in the Bahamas.

The singer's public relations team, however, claims she is innocent and insists that she already paid Spain’s treasury €17.2 million — the amount of money she owed, plus interest.

It is worthy to note that he request lacks a formal referral to a court as well as a trial date.

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