multi source·5/18/2026·9 sources analyzed
Shakira acquitted of tax fraud in Spain, awarded $64 million
A Spanish court has acquitted Shakira of tax fraud, ruling that she was not a tax resident in 2011. The court also ordered the return of nearly $65 million to her. (sources: foxnews, nytimes, variety, dw, npr)
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Shakira was cleared of tax fraud charges after a court found insufficient evidence regarding her residency status in Spain. The ruling includes a reimbursement of funds collected by the Spanish tax authorities.
- Shakira was acquitted by a Spanish court after authorities could not prove her residency in Spain for tax purposes in 2011.
- The court ordered Spain's tax authorities to refund nearly $65 million to Shakira.
- The case followed an eight-year legal battle regarding her tax status.
Why it matters
The ruling highlights issues related to tax residency and the legal processes surrounding tax disputes in Spain.
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