REPORT: Shakira Cleared In $69 Million Tax Fraud Case
Shakira has been acquitted in a $69 million tax fraud case by Spain's National Court. The court ruled that tax authorities failed to prove she was a tax resident in Spain during the relevant period. Following the ruling, the court ordered the government to return approximately 60 million euros to Shakira, with interest included.
- ▪Spain's National Court acquitted Shakira in a $69 million tax fraud case.
- ▪The court ruled that Shakira did not meet the residency requirements to be taxed in Spain.
- ▪Tax authorities intend to appeal the decision to the Supreme Court.
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Entertainment REPORT: Shakira Cleared In $69 Million Tax Fraud Case (Photo by Stuart Franklin/Getty Images) Leena Nasir Entertainment Reporter May 18, 2026 11:22 AM ET May 18, 2026 11:22 AM ET Leena Nasir Entertainment Reporter Font Size: const observer = new MutationObserver((mutations) => { const adDivToHide = document.querySelector("#dailycaller_incontent_1"); if (adDivToHide && dc_noads_page) { adDivToHide.classList.add("hide-premium", "hide-free"); observer.disconnect(); console.log("Ad div found and hidden"); } }); observer.observe(document.body, { childList: true, subtree: true }); Spain’s National Court reportedly acquitted Shakira in a $69 million tax fraud case originally launched against the star in 2018.
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