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Shakira has settled her Spanish tax fraud case without going to trial. She agreed to pay a fine of €14.5 million ($16 million) to avoid potential jail time. The settlement allows her to focus on her children.

Shakira's tax fraud case settlement is seen as a disappointing and unjust outcome by left-leaning sources, who are critical of the lenient deal and lack of accountability.

Shakira avoids prison and maintains innocence in tax fraud case.

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Shakira, the Colombian singer, has reached a settlement in her Spanish tax fraud case, avoiding a trial. The settlement involves Shakira paying €14.5 million ($16 million) in fines and back taxes. The case stemmed from allegations that Shakira had evaded taxes in Spain by claiming to live in the Bahamas while actually residing in Barcelona. If convicted, Shakira could have faced up to eight years in prison.

The settlement was reached on the first day of the trial, just as proceedings were about to begin. Shakira appeared in court and made a statement, expressing her willingness to resolve the case and avoid a trial for the sake of her children. The judge accepted the settlement, which includes a suspended prison sentence and a hefty fine.

The tax fraud case against Shakira has been ongoing for several years. Spanish authorities accused her of evading taxes between 2012 and 2014. Shakira denied any wrongdoing and argued that she had complied with all tax obligations. However, prosecutors alleged that she had failed to pay taxes on income earned from her worldwide fame, including concert tours, music royalties, and brand endorsements.

Shakira has a reported net worth of $300 million. She is one of the most successful Latin pop stars in the world, known for hit songs like "Hips Don't Lie" and "Whenever, Wherever". Despite the settlement, she will still face an investigation by the Spanish tax authorities for potential tax irregularities in subsequent years.

The resolution of the case allows Shakira to avoid a lengthy and public trial, which could have damaged her reputation and career. In her statement to the court, she expressed her desire to focus on her music and her children. Shakira's legal team has indicated that she intends to comply with all tax obligations moving forward and resolve any outstanding issues.

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