2023-11-21 22:32:58
The singer Shakira admits before the Spanish Justice her tax fraud of 14.5 million euros between 2012 and 2013 and ratifies an agreement to avoid a trial. Her lawyer, Pau Molins, criticizes the Spanish tax system.
Shakira explanation
Although she previously pleaded innocent, she ratified an agreement with the Prosecutor’s Office and the private accusations, avoiding a trial that could have led her to prison.
The Colombian singer, who had a relationship with the former Spanish soccer player and businessman Gerard Piqué, confirmed before the Barcelona Court the agreement she reached with the private accusations and the Prosecutor’s Office.
This agreement avoided the judicial process that had to begin to clarify whether Shakira evaded paying taxes between 2012 and 2014 by pretending that she resided outside of Spain. Previously, the artist affirmed her innocence in this matter.
“I felt ready to face a trial and defend my innocence. My lawyers were convinced that we had a winning trial. However, after many years of fighting, I have made this decision,” said the Barranquilla native.
(Of interest: Shakira reaches an agreement for taxes: she received a fine and prison, but will not go to jail).
The Barranquilla woman attended a court in Spain this Monday to continue finishing her process.
“I had two options: continue fighting until the end, mortgaging my peace of mind and that of my children, stop making songs, albums and tours, without being able to enjoy my career and the things I like, or make an agreement, close and leave this behind chapter of my life looking forward. I have come to the conclusion that it is not a triumph to win if the price is having so many years of your life stolen,” he said.
He also expressed his hope that the system in Spain would be reviewed for the benefit of all citizens and referred to the difficulties that many people face when dealing with discrepancies with the Treasury.
(Read: Piqué’s blunt reaction to Shakira’s speech at the Latin Grammy 2023).
Shakira had a relationship with Gerad Piqué, who is now with Clara Chía.
Attorney’s statements
Shakira’s lawyer, Pau Molins, in a radio interview, supported the singer’s criticism of the Spanish tax system. He made a striking statement by stating that his crush on Shakira cost him 120 million euros.
“Falling in love with Shakira has cost him 120 million euros. If she had fallen in love with Sergio Ramos, who was a Real Madrid player and lived in Seville, and not with Gerard Piqué, it would have been much cheaper,” the lawyer told the radial chain.
(Next: Why could Shakira’s children be expelled from their school in Miami?)
The lawyer talked about the process.
Molins pointed out that tax differences between regions in Spain can lead to unfair situations and highlighted that if Shakira had not resided in Catalonia, she would have avoided part of the tax crimes of which she was accused.
Despite accepting the charges to avoid trial, Molins stressed Shakira’s innocence and mentioned the complexity of determining where an artist who tours internationally in 74 countries should pay taxes. Although he wanted to continue with the trial, he respected the singer’s desire to resolve the matter through an out-of-court settlement.
Shakira reaches an agreement with the Spanish Prosecutor’s Office and will pay a fine for tax fraud
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