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Shakira May Receive Eight Years in Prison and a $23.5 M Fine

Why Shakira is in News? According to the Associated Press, a Spanish judge authorised the trial’s scheduling on Tuesday. Shakira is expected to face tax fraud accusations. She was accused by Spanish prosecutors of failing to pay $13.9 million in income taxes on money generated between 2012 and 2014.  What if Shakira is found guilty? She may receive up to eight years in prison and a $23.5 million fine if she is found guilty of tax evasion.  She turned down a prosecutor’s office settlement offer in July that would have ended the matter and prevented a trial. However, in July, they told the AP that Shakira always has cooperated and abided by the law, exhibiting excellent behaviour as an individual and a taxpayer.” Her representatives did not immediately reply to a request for comment.  Why will Shakira face tax fraud accusations? Shakira’s residence from 2012 to 2014 is the focus…