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Shakira ordered to stand trial in Spain over tax fraud case-Alicia Adejobi-Entertainment – Metro
The singer has denied avoiding paying taxes in Spain between 2012 and 2014.
Shakira has denied avoiding paying taxes in Spain between 2012 and 2014 (Picture: Getty)
A judge has reportedly ruled that Shakira will stand trial in her tax fraud case.
The Hips Don’t Lie singer is accused of failing to pay taxes to Spain between 2012 and 2014, with Shakira claiming she did not live in the country during this period.
A representative for Shakira recently told Metro.co.uk that they will fight to prove her innocence, insisting she has ‘always abided by the law’.
However on Tuesday, a Spanish court ruled that the singer will now face trial, according to AFP.
In July, prosecutors called for an eight-year prison sentence and multi-million euro fine for the Colombian singer.
Hitting back at the allegations, Shakira insists she had legal residency in the Bahamas at the time, and did not spend 183 days or more per year in Spain, which is the threshold to be considered a tax resident.
A rep for Shakira previously said the singer is ‘confident’ her ‘innocence’ would be proven in court (Picture: Rex Features)
Her spokesperson said in a statement: ‘Shakira has always cooperated and abided by the law, demonstrating impeccable conduct as an individual and a taxpayer, and faithfully following the counsel of PriceWaterhouse Coopers, a prestigious and globally recognized tax firm.
‘Unfortunately, the Spanish Tax Office, which loses one out of every two lawsuits with its taxpayers, continues to violate her rights and pursue yet another baseless case.
‘Shakira is confident that her innocence will be proven by the end of the judicial process.’
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