Colombian singer Shakira may face up to eight years in jail for tax evasion after being accused of not paying over € 14.5 million in taxes and defrauding Spanish treasury between 2012 and 2014.

She is also accused of claiming that she did not live in Spain for three years despite staying with her former partner, footballer Gerard Pique, who played for Barcelona at time. Prosecutors in case want Shakira to pay fine of € 23 million in addition to serving jail time. Shakira's trial is scheduled to begin on November 20 and will last for 20 sessions. Final session will take place on December 14, 2023.

"Whenever, Wherever" hitmaker had earlier accused Spanish Treasury of damaging her reputation and forcing her to come to settlement agreement. Her publicists, LLYC, stated that Shakira is taxpayer with an impeccable tax record and has never had tax problems in any other jurisdiction. Shakira's former partner, Gerard Pique may not be asked to testify. Upcoming trial will put spotlight on pop star's legal troubles, which have been ongoing for several years and could lead to significant legal and financial repercussions.

Published in The Daily National Courier, May, 01 2023

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