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May 18, 2026
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Pop star Shakira is acquitted in a Spanish tax fraud case - Toronto Star
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Pop star Shakira has been acquitted of tax fraud and money laundering charges in a Spanish court, according to reports.
The singer, whose real name is Shakira Mebarak Ripoll, had faced charges related to not declaring millions of euros from her performances, endorsements, and the sale of perfume. The 46-year-old Colombian artist also faced allegations that she failed to properly account for income earned through her soccer star husband, Gerard Piqué.
In a decision handed down by Spain's National Court on Tuesday, Shakira was found not guilty of all charges against her. A co-defendant, her fo…
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