Shakira reaches settlement to avoid tax fraud trial

11 months ago

Colombian pop star Shakira has reached a settlement to avoid a trial in Barcelona over charges she failed to pay $15.7 million in Spanish income tax between 2012 and 2014, arguing it was triggered by personal reasons. As part of the deal, she accepted the charges and a fine of half the amount owed, more than $7.97 million. She also accepted another