Colombian singer Shakira acquitted of tax fraud in Spain

Published 18 May, 2026 02:04pm 1 min read
Shakira performs during an open concert at the Copacabana beach in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. -- Reuters
Shakira performs during an open concert at the Copacabana beach in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. -- Reuters

Spain’s High ​Court has ‌acquitted Colombian singer Shakira ​of tax ​fraud and ordered ⁠the Treasury ​to reimburse ​her with over 60 million ​euros ($69.8 million) ​in fines she ‌had ⁠paid plus interest, according to a ​court ​document ⁠seen by Reuters ​on ​Monday.

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