Spanish court shelves Shakira tax fraud case

While the court said the "Hips Don't Lie" singer had committed "irregularities" in her 2018 tax return, it added that "irregularities are not enough to constitute a (criminal) offence against the tax authorities".

Colombian singer Shakira (C) leaves the High Court of Justice of Catalonia after attending her trial on tax fraud, in Barcelona on November 20, 2023. A Spanish court said on May 9, 2024 it has shelved a probe into alleged tax fraud by Colombian pop star Shakira following a request from public prosecutors. AFP photo