In the case of tax evasion, Colombian pop star Shakira’s problems are constantly increasing. Prosecutors in Spain said on Friday they will ask a court to sentence Colombian pop star Shakira to eight years and two months in prison if she is found guilty in a possible tax evasion trial. Singer is accused of tax evasion on income earned between 2012 and 2014.Shakira, whose full name is Shakira Isabel Mebarak Ripol, is accused of failing to pay taxes of 1.45 million euros, or about 140 million, to the Spanish government between 2012 and 2014. The prosecutors said that they will also demand a fine of 2.4 million euros. The indictment mentions six charges against Shakira.The singer rejected a plea deal offered by prosecutors this week, opting instead to stand trial. Shakira said in her statement through her veils that she is absolutely sure of her innocence. That is the reason why she decided to take the case to court. However, the hearing date has not been fixed yet.
Let me tell you, recently Shakira was in the headlines about her personal life. Shakira recently ended her 11-year relationship with FC Barcelona footballer Gerard Pique, with whom she has two children. The singer accused her long time boyfriend Gerard of being in a relationship with someone else and cheating on her, which is why Shakira is now living apart from her star footballer boyfriend.Shakira and Gerard first met during the FIFA World Cup 2010. The two met during the shooting of the official song Waka-Waka song of FIFA World Cup 2010, where they became friends and then this friendship turned into love. Shakira sang this song and also performed on it. Gerard was also a part of this video.
