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30.07.2022 / 00:37
Shakira 'confident in her innocence' as she prepares to go to trial over tax fraud claims
Shakira decided to take her tax fraud case to court because she is "confident in her innocence", reps for the singer shared with HELLO!MORE: Shakira turns heads following recent break-upThe superstar singer rejected a settlement offered by the prosecution in her tax fraud case – and is now a step closer to going to trial, her team has confirmed.WATCH: Shakira displays impressive surfing skills in Don't Wait Up music video"Shakira has always cooperated and abided by the law, demonstrating impeccable conduct as an individual and a taxpayer, and faithfully following the counsel of PriceWaterhouse Coopers, a prestigious and globally recognized tax firm," the representative said in a statement giving to HELLO!"Unfortunately, the Spanish Tax Office, which loses one out of every two lawsuits with its taxpayers, continues to violate her rights and pursue yet another baseless case. Shakira is confident that her innocence will be proven by the end of the judicial process."Spanish prosecutors have alleged that Shakira defrauded Spain's government of 14.5million euros in taxes.They charged the singer in January 2018 with failing to pay taxes on income earned between 2012 and 2014.