Shakira resolved her tax fraud case, hours before the trial.
The Colombian singer-songwriter will appear this Monday before the courts of Barcelona accused of not paying 14. 5 million euros of Income Tax from Spanish Sources between 2012 and 2014, but despite affirming her innocence she accepted a deal because she is tired. The legal war prevents her from spending time with her sons, Milan, 10, and Sasha, eight.
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She said in a statement: “Throughout my career, I have strived to do the right thing and set an example for others. This sometimes means taking extra steps in pro and non-public monetary decisions to obtain the absolute maximum productive recommendation, and added to seek Recommendation from the world’s highest eminent tax authorities, PricewaterhouseCoopers International Limited and Ernst Young Global Limited, who have been my advisors during this time. Complete process.
“Unfortunately, and despite those efforts, the Spanish fiscal government has taken legal action against me, as they have done with many professional athletes and other high-profile personalities, thus draining the energy, time and peace of mind of those other people. during years. .
“Although I was determined to protect my innocence in a trial that my lawyers were sure would have ruled in my favor, I made the decision to end this case in the best interests of my children. They do not want to see their children. Mom sacrifices her personal well-being in this fight.
The 46-year-old star, whose 12-year relationship with Gerard Pique ended last year, plans to see the deal as a “win” as he will be able to resolve the matter now and focus on the future.
He added, “I want to move beyond the tension and emotional weight of the past few years and focus on the things I love: my kids and all the opportunities that come my way, adding my upcoming global tour and my new album, both. . . which I’m really excited about.
“I greatly appreciate those who fought against those injustices until the end, but for me today winning means recovering time for my children and my career. ”
As part of the settlement, Shakira will receive a three-year suspended sentence and a multimillion-dollar fine.
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