Shakira could soon find herself in deep, deep legal trouble. The superstar performer is facing the possibility of serious prison time in Spain after recently rejecting a settlement deal regarding allegations of tax fraud and evasion.
Now, prosecutors in the European country are going hard at seeking justice for the star’s alleged misdeeds. Related: The Situation STILL Owes MILLIONS In Back Taxes After Serving Prison Time! On Friday morning, Spanish prosecutors announced they intend to ask a court to sentence the Colombian-born pop star to eight years and two months in prison if she is convicted of tax fraud and evasion in her expected forthcoming trial.
She was first charged with the crimes back in 2018. The imminent trial contains six charges against the singer, whose real name is Shakira Isabel Mubarak Ripoll.
Chief among them is the allegation that she failed to pay the Spanish government roughly 14.5 million euros (just under $15 million USD) in tax money between 2012 and 2014.
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