According to reports, Shakira will stand trial in Spain for alleged tax fraud. The Columbian music diva will be tried in Spain on six counts of tax fraud, a judge ruled on September 27, according to the Associated Press via NBC News. The trial's start date, which will take place in Esplugues de Llobregat, a town close to Barcelona, has not yet been determined.
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Shakira will reportedly go on trial in Spain for alleged tax fraud. A judge decided on September 27 that the Columbian music diva would be tried in Spain on six counts of tax fraud, as reported by the Associated Press through NBC News. There is no set start date for the trial, which will occur in Esplugues de Llobregat, a municipality close to Barcelona.
The singer has refuted the allegations, and her representative has also issued a statement, as reported by Elle, "has always cooperated and abided by the law, demonstrating impeccable conduct as an individual and a taxpayer." These were described as "false charges" by the singer in her October cover story for the publication.
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Recently, Shakira has made headlines for a variety of events, including her dramatic breakup with Gerard Piqué. The former couple, who had two boys and had been married for eleven years, issued a joint statement to announce their separation, "We regret to confirm that we are separating. For the well-being of our children, who are our utmost priority, we request respect for [our] privacy."
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