Shakira is facing a lengthy jail sentence and a massive fine in Spain, where authorities have accused her of evading
taxes worth €14.5 million, or around $14.8 million. Spanish prosecutors are accusing Shakira of committing
six cases of tax fraud, and recommend a sentence of eight years and two months accompanied by a hefty fine
of over €23 million ($23.5 million), Spanish outlet El País reported on Friday. The case will be handled by a court in
the vicinity of Barcelona, where Shakira resides. A hearing is expected in the next few weeks, where Shakira
will be called to testify. Shakira first lost an appeal to have the case thrown out last May. earlier this week, the
out of court. At the time, Shakira accused the prosecution of being “uncompromising” and of applying
“improper methods” to pressure her into accepting a deal. While a deal has yet to be struck, El País
noted that an agreement could be ironed out at any point between now and the trial date, although the
latest ruling indicates that Shakira will likely have to testify at a hearing regardless of new developments,
even if just to endorse a deal. Shakira is said to be “determined” to see the case through
to the end, sources close to the singer told El País.