This time the Grammy-winning artist is being charged by Spanish prosecutors for tax evasion. She is also being accused of using an offshore company to avoid paying taxes. This is not the first time Spanish officials have charged Shakira with tax evasion. Shakira has made previous statements against Spanish tax authorities, calling the charges a “salacious press campaign.” She has said that she has paid every amount they claimed she owed. Spanish tax authorities have increased their investigations into other well-known celebrities like Cristiana Ronaldo and Lionel Messi for allegedly not paying the proper amount of taxes.

Source: Los Angeles Times September 29, 2023 19:42 UTC