Gerard Pique’s Ex-GF Shakira Chooses $8M Fine Over Prison Time in $15,900,000 Tax Evasion Fraud Case

Following her high-profile split from Gerard Pique, Shakira has been in the news lately. The Columbian star sealed a long-spanning controversial incident after agreeing to pay $8 million to avoid a prison sentence. It will help her avoid a trial in Barcelona after failing to pay an enormous amount in an income tax dispute.

Gerard Pique and Shakira ended their 11-year relationship in 2022. The Colombian star recently received multiple awards at the Latin Grammy Awards for an apparent diss track on Pique. Ironically, Sergio Ramos, Gerard Pique’s fierce club rival, presented her with the award. Yet, she has another issue now in the tax fraud case with a favorable outcome. 

Shakira, former partner of Gerard Pique, ends the Spanish tax fraud case with an $8 million fine

Between 2012 and 2014, there was a dispute surrounding Shakira’s residency status. As per Spanish law, people living in Spain for more than six months are eligible for taxes. Shakira disputed the matter, which led to prosecutors filing a case against her, accusing her of defrauding US $15.8 million.

The saga recently concluded, as per BBC, as Shakira agreed to pay a fine of $8 million, the failure of which would have seen her spend eight years in prison while also being fined $26 million. It looks like Shakira has made the proper choice regarding her family situation. 

They fined Shakira 50% of the total amount she owed to the Spanish government, which tallied to $8 million. The prosecutor’s office also alleged that Shakira bought a property in Barcelona, which she used as a family home. As per reports, Shakira was willing to go on trial after rejecting a deal from the prosecutors. In fact, one of her lawyers even told reporters that the decision was motivated by personal issues. However, it looks like Shakira decided against taking a trial.

Shakira makes a U-turn

Initially, it was expected that Shakira would contest the decision against her. However, the Colombian star made a U-turn while outlining her reason. She said, ” (I want to) get over the stress and emotional toll of the last few years and focus on the things I love: my children and all the opportunities ahead in my career.”

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Furthermore, the former partner of Gerard Pique also highlighted the importance of her children in making the decision. As per Shakira, “(her children) do not want to see their mother sacrifice her well-being in this fight.” Do you think Shakira made the right choice by paying the fine? Let us know in the comments below.

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