Shakira may face up to eight years in prison, according to reports.
Shakira is in legal trouble after a Spanish judge ordered her to face trial for $14.31 million in tax fraud.
Shakira is in legal trouble after a Spanish judge ordered her to face trial on a $14.31 million tax fraud lawsuit.
The Grammy winner turned down a settlement offer, forcing her to face trial on a charge that could put her in prison for eight years.
The Esplugues de Llobregat court authorised the trial proceedings and given the green light, although the date has yet to be announced.
For those who are unaware, the Hips Don’t Lie singer is accused of tax evasion between 2012 and 2014, and the prosecution is seeking an eight-year jail sentence.
“The order to send Shakira to trial is just another step in any proceedings of this kind. The situation has not changed, and everything continues as normal.
Shakira’s legal defence will do its job by presenting its written arguments at the appropriate time,” her lawyers said.
Shakira planned to contest the lawsuit, alleging that the allegations of fraud were “fake.” She further said that she had already paid the sum owing to the Spanish tax office prior to the filing of the case.
