Back in December of 2018, singer Shakira was accused of allegedly not paying more than $16 million in taxes between 2012 and 2014.
Spanish prosecutors reportedly claim that Shakira listed the Bahamas as her primary residence for tax purposes, but actually lived in Barcelona with her partner Gerard Piqué.
The singer appeared in court today to address the allegations, and said she was up-to-date with her taxes.
She maintained that The Bahamas was her primary location of residency, according to El Pais.
In a statement obtained by The National, her press team said:
“Shakira has always fulfilled her tax duties in all those countries in which she has worked, including in the period between 2011 and 2014.”
It stated that she followed “the opinions and precise recommendations of her advisers, who are top-level professionals from one of the biggest companies in the world.”
The singer avoided members of the media who had gathered in front of the court by using a car park entrance.
