Pop star Shakira acquitted in Spanish tax fraud case
Shakira has been acquitted in a Spanish tax fraud case, with the court ordering the government to return over 55 million euros in fines. The ruling determined that Spanish tax authorities failed to prove she was a tax resident in Spain for the year 2011. This decision follows a lengthy legal battle and highlights issues within the tax system, as Shakira expressed hope that it would benefit others facing similar challenges.
- ▪A Spanish court acquitted Shakira in a tax fraud case.
- ▪The court ordered the government to return more than 55 million euros in wrongly imposed fines and interest.
- ▪Spanish tax authorities could not prove that Shakira was a resident of Spain for the 2011 tax year.
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Culture & TrendsPop star Shakira acquitted in Spanish tax fraud caseThe decision follows years of tax troubles in Spain for the Colombian superstar.Listen to this article with a free account00:0000:00Shakira performs in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil on May 2.Buda Mendes / Getty ImagesShareAdd NBC News to GoogleMay 18, 2026, 6:16 AM EDTBy The Associated PressA Spanish court acquitted Shakira in a tax fraud case, ordering the government to return more than 55 million euros ($64 million) in wrongly imposed fines and interest, a court document seen Monday by The Associated Press said.Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content.The decision follows years of tax troubles in Spain for the Colombian superstar.The ruling relates to a dispute over…
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