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Spanish prosecutors requested Shakira face more than 8 years in jail for tax fraud

30 Jul 2022 01:07pm
(FILES) In this file photo taken on September 5, 2019 Colombian musician Shakira attends the Davis Cup Presentation in New York. - Prosecutors in Barcelona said on July 29, 2022 that they would seek a prison sentence of more than eight years against global music superstar Shakira, after she rejected a plea deal on accusations of tax fraud. (Photo by Bryan R. Smith / AFP)
(FILES) In this file photo taken on September 5, 2019 Colombian musician Shakira attends the Davis Cup Presentation in New York. - Prosecutors in Barcelona said on July 29, 2022 that they would seek a prison sentence of more than eight years against global music superstar Shakira, after she rejected a plea deal on accusations of tax fraud. (Photo by Bryan R. Smith / AFP)

ANKARA - Spanish prosecutors said Friday they will seek a prison sentence of more than eight years against music superstar Shakira for tax fraud, Anadolu Agency (AA) reported.

The request came after Shakira rejected a plea deal Wednesday on accusations of tax evasion, saying she is "absolutely certain of her innocence."

Shakira is accused by prosecutors in Barcelona of defrauding the Spanish tax office out of €14.5 million (US$14.7 million) in income earned between 2012 and 2014.

Prosecutors will also demand a fine of nearly €24 million (US$24.5 million) from the "Waka Waka (This time for Africa)” singer.

The request lacks a formal referral to a court as well as a trial date. - BERNAMA

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