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Shakira 'confident in her innocence' as she prepares to go to trial over tax fraud claims

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Shakira decided to take her tax fraud case to court because she is "confident in her innocence", reps for the singer shared with HELLO!MORE: Shakira turns heads following recent break-upThe superstar singer rejected a settlement offered by the prosecution in her tax fraud case – and is now a step closer to going to trial, her team has confirmed.WATCH: Shakira displays impressive surfing skills in Don't Wait Up music video"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," the representative said in a statement giving to HELLO!"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."Spanish prosecutors have alleged that Shakira defrauded Spain's government of 14.5million euros in taxes.They charged the singer in January 2018 with failing to pay taxes on income earned between 2012 and 2014.

The following month she paid nearly $25 million in owed taxes. Shakira turned down the offer of a settlementShakira denied all the accusations while testifying in June 2019.Prosecutors are reportedly now seeking an eight-year sentence.The case hinges on where Shakira lived during 2012-2014.

Prosecutors allege it was mostly in Spain even though Shakira's official residence was in the Bahamas. The singer has denied all accusationsEl Periodico and El Pais have both obtained documents that allegedly reveal the singer's defense will insist that she made no.

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