Pop-singing sensation Shakira has often found herself in the headlines courtesy of several news related to her ex-partner Gerard Pique. The former Barcelona and Spain player Gerard Pique got separated from his 46-year-old partner last year, after their infamous relationship.
However, as per the earlier reports, the Colombian singer Shakira found herself tangled up in a tax fraud case. The tax fraud case of the 46-year-old public figure was related to her several tax evasions between the years 2012 to 2014. The tax amount was due to the Spanish government.
The ex-partner of Gerard Pique however settled the case by paying a certain amount of fine. She also received a suspended sentence from the court. However, according to a more recent report by ‘TMZ’, Shakira’s problems regarding tax evasion might not be over.
Shakira Reportedly Pays Extra $7 Million Amid New Tax Investigation | Click to read more 👇 https://t.co/4va7lOQPQJ
— TMZ (@TMZ) November 27, 2023
The report inflicts that the veteran star has paid an extra sum of around $7 million ($7.2 million) regarding another tax investigation. The tax investigation is related to the year 2018 and is distinctive from her earlier tax fraud case.
Fans around the world have reacted to this incident by expressing their thoughts. A fan ironically insisted – “Still more than Elon Musk”. Another one asserted – “Rich people should pay fair taxes. That’s how you build schools and highways”.
Still more than Elon Musk
— e-tard (@drivull) November 27, 2023
One of the followers wrote – “GOOD SHE’LL REMEMBER NEXT YEAR”. Another fan sarcastically stated – “Wow, who’s that woman in the picture?” It can be drawn out from the reactions of the fans that they have unhesitatingly expressed their opinion regarding the matter.
The settlement reached by Shakira on her initial tax fraud
The 46-year-old pop star settled her initial tax fraud case by reaching a monetary settlement agreement. It was stated that she agreed to pay a sum of around $7.57 million to settle her tax evasion case with the Spain-based authorities.
The monetary settlement would save her from any prison time. It will also repudiate any trials that would have initially taken place if the case had gone forward. The singer from Colombia didn’t pay a sum of around $14.5 million in taxes from the year 2012 to 2014.
However, now with another tax probe looming large on her, it remains to be seen how things pan out for her in the upcoming days. Even though she might have paid a certain amount in relation to her latest tax investigation, it is unclear whether the sum paid by her is for a settlement purpose, like her previous tax fraud case, or is regarding some other matter related to the latest tax probe.