Shakira set for courtroom trial – weeks after shock split from Gerard Pique

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Shakira is facing a new personal battle.MORE: Shakira breaks silence after ex Gerard Pique is pictured with mystery womanThe superstar singer has 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 showcases her dance moves in new family videoSpanish prosecutors have alleged that Shakira defrauded Spain’s government of 14.5million euros in taxes.READ: Shakira shares heartbreaking family update following shock splitMORE: Shakira dazzles at Cannes Film Festival as she makes stressful confessionThey charged the singer in 2018 with failing to pay taxes on income earned between 2012 and 2014.

She faces a possible fine and prison sentence if found guilty of tax evasion. However, the Colombian star - who has sold more than 80 million records worldwide - has always met all of her tax obligations, a statement from her media team said, adding that she considers the case "a total violation of her rights".READ: 20 failed celebrity engagements: Jennifer Lopez, Perrie Edwards and moreMORE: 7 royal romances that didn't work out"The singer is fully confident of her innocence and therefore does not accept a settlement," the statement said, via Reuters.

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.READ: Princess Charlotte receives personal mention from Shakira and it's so sweetMORE: Shakira causes a stir with sensational dance workout in new postShakira's public relations firm said she has deposited the amount she is said to owe with the Spanish Tax Agency and has no pending tax debts.