Pop star Shakira to face again allegations of tax fraud
Yes, that's right. A Spanish court has agreed to open a second investigation into allegations of tax fraud against Colombian pop star Shakira.
The investigation is focused on Shakira's income from 2018.
The first investigation into Shakira's taxes was opened in 2019. Prosecutors allege that Shakira lived in Spain for most of the period from 2012 to 2014, but she declared her official residence to be the Bahamas in order to avoid paying taxes in Spain. Shakira has denied the allegations, and her lawyers have said that she always paid her taxes in accordance with the law.
The second investigation is focused on Shakira's income from 2018. Prosecutors allege that Shakira earned more than €50 million ($54 million) in Spain during that year, but she only declared €3.4 million ($3.6 million) in income to the Spanish tax authorities. Shakira's lawyers have said that she paid all of the taxes that she owed in Spain in 2018.
The second investigation is still in its early stages. It is not yet clear whether Shakira will be charged with any crimes. If she is charged, she could face up to six years in prison.
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This is not the first time that Shakira has been accused of tax evasion. In 2018, she was fined €20 million ($21 million) by the Spanish tax authorities for failing to declare income from her music streaming rights. Shakira paid the fine, but she denied any wrongdoing.
The allegations of tax evasion against Shakira have been a source of controversy in Spain. Some people believe that she is being targeted by the Spanish tax authorities because she is a celebrity. Others believe that she is guilty of tax evasion and should be punished.
The outcome of the second investigation into Shakira's taxes remains to be seen. However, the allegations have already damaged her reputation and could have a negative impact on her career.
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