Pop Singer Shakira Accused Of Tax Fraud For The Second Time

The Columbian singer has again been alleged for not paying taxes by the Spanish government. The Barcelona Economic Crimes Prosecutor lodged a complaint against the pop singer and as a result, The court situated in Esplugues de Llobregat opened a second case. New allegations appeared after the Spanish court stated that it began examining the singer’s wealth tax and personal income tax in 2018.

A spokesperson of the global star Shakira shared in a statement given to a well-known media, ‘defends having always acted in accordance with the law and under the advice of the best tax experts. She is now focused on her life as an artist in Miami and is confident that there will be a favorable resolution of her tax issues.’ Continued adding, ‘Shakira has always cooperated and abided by the law, demonstrating impeccable conduct as an individual and a taxpayer, and faithfully following the counsel of Price Waterhouse Coopers, a prestigious and globally recognized tax firm.’

RTVE, the Spanish network stated that the singer is conscious of the charges, but her legal team was, ‘focused on preparing for the trial for the 2012-14 fiscal years, which will begin on Nov 20,’

In the meantime, the ‘Hips Don’t Lie’ hitmaker is going to stand trial in a 13.9 million tax fraud case for not paying them from 2012 to 2014. The prosecutors of Spain also stated that the pop star was living in Spain with a former Spanish soccer player and their two children, therefore she is required to pay the taxes by law. There is an argument on how she diverted her wealth to ‘companies domiciled in countries with low taxation and high opacity’.

Although, Shakira stated that she was living in the Bahamas mostly and didn’t accept her guilt in the case till now. She also shared in an interview with a famous magazine, ‘I am confident that I have enough proof to support my case and that justice will prevail in my favor’,

The public relations firm said that the Grammy-winner, ‘always acted in concordance with the law and on the advice of her financial advisers.’

Moreover, the tax authorities of Spain have crushed down football stars including Christiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi for not paying the required taxes. Though they were found guilty but somehow managed to avoid staying in prison.

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