Judge Marco Jesús Juberías has concluded a pre-trial investigation into the prosecution’s accusations that the singer did not pay until 14.5 million euros (342 million Mexican pesos) in taxes on income obtained between 2012 and 2014. The investigation is a preliminary step before a trial begins. The Spanish judge concluded that the documents attached to the prosecution’s claim constitute sufficient evidence of the commission of crimes to continue with the procedure.
While the Prosecutor’s Office maintains that Shakira lived in the region of Catalonia during those years, their representatives argue that You did not live in Spain until 2015 and you have met all your tax obligations.
Shakira’s representatives in Spain said in an emailed statement Thursday that they expected this court document as a step in the process, stating that the singer’s legal team will continue to cooperate fully with the judiciary without adding further comment.