Shakira acquitted of tax fraud by Spanish court
Shakira has been acquitted of tax fraud by Spain's High Court, which overturned a previous €55-million fine. The court ruled that authorities did not prove she was a tax resident in Spain for the 2011 fiscal year. Shakira's lawyer expressed hope that this ruling would help others facing similar situations.
- ▪Spain's High Court acquitted Shakira of tax fraud and overturned a €55-million fine.
- ▪The court ordered the Spanish Treasury to reimburse Shakira over €60-million, including interest.
- ▪The judge found that authorities failed to prove Shakira spent more than 183 days in Spain in 2011.
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Open this photo in gallery:Shakira performs during the Global Citizen Festival in New York in September, 2025.Charles Sykes/The Associated PressShareSave for laterPlease log in to bookmark this story.Log InCreate Free AccountSpain’s High Court has acquitted Colombian pop star Shakira of tax fraud and overturned the €55-million fine imposed in 2021 by the Spanish tax agency, according to a court document seen by Reuters on Monday.Acting on an appeal by the Hips Don’t Lie singer, the court ordered the Treasury to reimburse her with over €60-million, including interest, Shakira’s defence said.The judge ruled that authorities had failed to prove that Shakira spent more than 183 days in Spain in 2011, as required by Spanish law to be considered a tax resident in the country.
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