Prosecutors to drop tax fraud investigation against Shakira, months after Singer settled first case | Shakira | Just Jared: Celebrity News and Gossip

There has been a major update in an investigation regarding the following ShakiraTaxes in Spain.

In case you forgot, the 47-year-old “Hips Don’t Lie” singer has been accused of owing millions in unpaid taxes to Spain. She has denied any wrongdoing in this situation.

In November 2023, Shakira reached a settlement with the courts over alleged taxes from 2012 to 2014. She was sentenced to three years’ probation and a fine of approximately $7.6 million.

However, there was a second investigation into her 2018 taxes that was still ongoing. On Wednesday (May 6), Spanish prosecutors took steps to have the investigation closed.

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According to an AP report, prosecutors told a judge that “there was insufficient evidence” of wrongdoing. The final decision rests with the judge, who can dismiss the investigation or send it to trial in court.

Shakira continues to protest her innocence in this situation. In November, she issued a statement explaining why she had decided to settle the first case rather than take it to court.

She also explained why she fought the charges for so long before accepting a plea deal.