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The Hips Don't Lie singer, a well-known Colombian, gained attention after being accused of tax fraud in a Spanish court. But is the musician incarcerated? The rumor is debunked in this article.
Is Shakira a prisoner?
Both an arrest and a sentence have not yet been delivered to Shakira. The musician may receive an eight-year prison sentence and a fine in Spain if proven guilty of tax fraud, according to Sky News. The Spanish government suspects Shakira Isabel Mebarak Ripoll, also known as "Shakira," of owing $14.5 million in unpaid taxes between 2012 and 2014.
Prosecutors have said they will ask for a 24-million-euro fine and a prison term for the musician if he is proven guilty. The singer is very certain of her innocence and does not accept a settlement, according to a prior statement from Shakira's team. The trial has not yet been set for a date.
She rejected an offer for an out-of-court settlement in the case, according to reports from Reuters. Shakira, according to reports, has denied any wrongdoing, and her public relations company maintains that she has repaid her debts plus interest of $3 million. The prosecution will probably try to prove that the performer was actually in Spain for the majority of that time, despite the fact that she claims to have spent the majority of that time in the Bahamas.
More Information About Shakira
Shakira is a Columbian singer, songwriter, dancer, and businesswoman. She is one of the biggest stars in Latin pop, known for her powerful voice with rock influences, emotive lyrics, and seductive belly dancing.
Shakira is one of the best-selling musicians of all time, with over 125 million records sold globally, according to industry insiders. In the Colombian city of Barranquilla, she was given the birth name "Shakira Isabel Mebarak Ripoll" in February 1977. Lebanese, Spanish, and Italian ancestry are among her parents' heritages. At the age of four, she wrote her first poem, and at the age of eight, she wrote her first song, "Tus gafas oscuras."
