In a recent development, Colombian singer Shakira has been hit with another tax fraud case in Spain, raising the specter of potential jail time. The court in the town of Esplugues de Llobregat, near Barcelona, announced on Thursday, July 20, that a new investigation into Shakira's allegedly fraudulent records relating to personal income tax and wealth dating back to 2018 has been launched.
The specifics of the second tax fraud case, including the amount of money involved, have not been disclosed at this time. The investigation was initiated following a complaint filed by the Barcelona Economic Crimes Prosecutor, accusing the "Hips Don't Lie" singer of allegedly defrauding the Tax Agency. Local Spanish media outlets El Pais and El Periodico reported that the prosecutor's office filed complaints for two different alleged tax crimes.
In response to the allegations, Shakira, through her representative, has asserted her innocence, stating that she has not committed any fraudulent or illegal activities. The singer's representative emphasized that Shakira has always acted in accordance with the law and under the advice of top tax experts. The representative further stated that Shakira is currently focused on her life as an artist in Miami and is confident that her tax issues will be resolved favorably.
Shakira's legal team has yet to receive a formal notification regarding the second investigation into her records from the 2018 financial year. The singer's representative stated that they will not comment until the notification is received through official and legally established channels. The representative also noted that Shakira, who has been living in Miami with her two sons since April following her split from Gerard Piqué, must be notified personally at her new address, in strict accordance with the provisions of the law.
This development comes at a challenging time for the singer, who has been navigating her life post-split from Piqué, the father of her two sons. Despite the legal troubles, Shakira remains focused on her career and her family, awaiting a favorable resolution to her tax issues.