Shakira, the renowned Colombian singer, reached a crucial agreement with Spanish prosecutors, admitting to tax fraud. She agreed to pay nearly $8 million in fines to avoid imprisonment. In a hearing in Barcelona, Shakira confirmed her guilt and accepted the penalties, thus preventing a potential jail term. The penalty imposed is half the total fraud […]
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