Though the investigation was opened in July 2023, it was only revealed in September in an Associated Pressreport.

This was the second fiscal misconduct allegation that the singer has faced.

While Gerard and I were dating, I was on a world tour, Shakira told Elle.

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The Spanish tax authorities saw that I was dating a Spanish citizen and started to salivate.

While some admired Shakira for paying the fine, others werent too impressed by her privilege

Shakira Reaches Deal Over Tax Evasion Case After Risking Eight-Year Sentence And $26 Million Fine

Shakira Reaches Deal Over Tax Evasion Case After Risking Eight-Year Sentence And $26 Million Fine

Shakira Reaches Deal Over Tax Evasion Case After Risking Eight-Year Sentence And $26 Million Fine

Shakira Reaches Deal Over Tax Evasion Case After Risking Eight-Year Sentence And $26 Million Fine

Shakira Reaches Deal Over Tax Evasion Case After Risking Eight-Year Sentence And $26 Million Fine

Shakira Reaches Deal Over Tax Evasion Case After Risking Eight-Year Sentence And $26 Million Fine

Shakira Reaches Deal Over Tax Evasion Case After Risking Eight-Year Sentence And $26 Million Fine

Shakira Reaches Deal Over Tax Evasion Case After Risking Eight-Year Sentence And $26 Million Fine

Shakira Reaches Deal Over Tax Evasion Case After Risking Eight-Year Sentence And $26 Million Fine

Shakira Reaches Deal Over Tax Evasion Case After Risking Eight-Year Sentence And $26 Million Fine

Shakira Reaches Deal Over Tax Evasion Case After Risking Eight-Year Sentence And $26 Million Fine

Shakira Reaches Deal Over Tax Evasion Case After Risking Eight-Year Sentence And $26 Million Fine

Shakira Reaches Deal Over Tax Evasion Case After Risking Eight-Year Sentence And $26 Million Fine

Shakira Reaches Deal Over Tax Evasion Case After Risking Eight-Year Sentence And $26 Million Fine

Shakira Reaches Deal Over Tax Evasion Case After Risking Eight-Year Sentence And $26 Million Fine

Shakira Reaches Deal Over Tax Evasion Case After Risking Eight-Year Sentence And $26 Million Fine

Shakira Reaches Deal Over Tax Evasion Case After Risking Eight-Year Sentence And $26 Million Fine

Shakira Reaches Deal Over Tax Evasion Case After Risking Eight-Year Sentence And $26 Million Fine

Shakira Reaches Deal Over Tax Evasion Case After Risking Eight-Year Sentence And $26 Million Fine

Shakira Reaches Deal Over Tax Evasion Case After Risking Eight-Year Sentence And $26 Million Fine