Shakira settled a $15 million tax fraud case with Spanish authorities, speaking out about her frustrations and the impact on her children. She was fined and faced a suspended sentence to protect her kids.
Key Points
Shakira settled a multimillion-dollar tax fraud case with Spanish authorities
She claimed she paid more taxes than required and only lived in Spain from 2015
Shakira defended her innocence but settled to protect her children
Pros
Shakira protected her children from the legal battle
She settled the case to move on with her life
The charges against her were dropped in May
Cons
Shakira faced accusations of tax evasion
She had to pay a significant fine and faced a suspended sentence