Winnipeg Free Press
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May 18, 2026
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Pop star Shakira is acquitted in a Spanish tax fraud case
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Shakira has been cleared of tax fraud charges after a long legal battle in Spain. The Colombian singer was found not guilty on all counts by a court in Barcelona, ending what had become a high-profile case for the global superstar.
The 45-year-old pop star faced accusations that she avoided paying taxes on approximately $14 million from her performance fees and income earned between 2012 and 2014. The charges were filed by Spanish tax authorities in 2017, leading to Shakira's arrest the following year.
In a statement released after her acquittal, Shakira expressed relief and gratitude, sayin…
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