Shakira charged with millions of dollars worth of tax evasion

Shakira rose to fame in 2005 with her hit single Hips Don't Lie, but allegedly her accounts might. 

The mum-of-two has been charged with tax evasion in Spain. 

The Colombian native has been alleged to have avoided €14.5m in tax.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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Shakira is accused of avoiding tax by listing her place of residence as The Bahamas.

The charges claim she actually lived in Spain, with Barcelona as her primary residence rather than The Bahamas.

Shakira moved to Spain in 2015, but prosecutors claim she was already living in Spain from 2012. 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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As the charges have been applied, a judge will now decide if the songstress with face trial. 

The judge must asses if there is sufficient evidence stacked against the singer to apply a penalty. 

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