Barcelona star Shakira faces 8 years in prison for tax evasion

Spanish media pointed out that if Shakira pleads guilty, most of the fines will not go to jail.

Ex-girlfriend of La Liga giant Barcelona star Biki, Colombian Latin singerShakira，alleged tax evasion1,450million euros(regarding1.16HKD 100 million)facing imprisonment8year.according toCNNnews,ShakiraAt2012Purchased a luxury property in Barcelona in 2018 without declaring it2012Year to2014committed during the year6The Spanish prosecutor’s office has formally charged him with a tax evasion charge.

Shakira found out that Biki was “stealing food” and ended a 12-year relationship.

Refuse to settle out of court

The prosecution had proposed a settlement of fines, butShakiraRefuses to settle, issuing a statement last week: “The charges violate my rights and I am confident that I am innocent.”ShakiraAfter refusing to settle, prosecutors asked the court toShakirasentenced to prison8Years and fines2,300million euros, the court is studying the trial date,ShakiraA court appearance is inevitable.

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