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Shakira avoided prison in exchange for paying a million fine: this is the agreement of the Colombian singer with the Spanish judiciary

Colombian singer who recently attracted attention in Latin Grammy with three statuettes and two iconic ones performance, He pleaded guilty and the sentences were handed down at the Provincial Court in Barcelona, ​​Spain.

These penalties include payment of a fine of 7.3 million euros ($8 million) in exchange for a reduced sentence that will prevent him from going to prison.

Through the statement given by her representatives, the translator indicated that she had decided to do so to plead guilty to protect his career and the well-being of his children and thus avoid a lengthy court process.

“I had two options: continue to fight until the end, mortgaging my peace and that of my children, stop creating songs, albums and tours without being able to enjoy my career and the things I love, or I agree, close and leave behind this chapter of my life looking forward”he stated in the letter.

What is Shakira accused of?

Shakira is accused of allegedly committing six felony counts of defrauding the Treasury between 2012 and 2014.

In 2018, the artist’s defense argued that the artist did not reside on Spanish territory, which is why she did not perform any activity or receive income in Spain.

However, Justice declares that During those years, she spent more than six months and one day in Spain, so that forced her to pay taxes in the country, according to the Spanish tax code.

In 2019, the Colombian paid 18.8 million dollars (17.3 million euros) to the accounts of the Tax Administration, as a payment for the fees requested by the treasury. But that was not enough to stop the process against him.

How many years of imprisonment did justice demand from Shakira?

The prosecutor’s office in Spain demanded more from Freight years in prison and a fine of 25.1 million dollars (23 million euros).

How much does Shakira owe to the state treasury?

The accusation strives for the justice that the Colombian would have had in those three years defrauded of nearly $15.8 million (14.5 million euros) to the state treasury. This is after you have not filed Personal Income Tax (IRPF) and Wealth Tax (IP) corresponding to that period.

How did Shakira commit fraud?

Shakira would commit fraud through some fake companies in tax-advantaged locations to collect commissions, do not have to declare that income in Spain and thus avoid paying taxes. This would be shown in the report presented in 2018. (AND)