Shakira Could Serve 8 Years In Prison For Spanish Tax Fraud

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Colombian pop star Shakira could actually spend eight years in prison

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She has been sentenced to prison for extorting evidence brought against her by the Spanish government

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Her conviction came after investigators said Friday they would ask the court for a sentence of eight years and two months on the off chance

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Shakira, whose full name is Shakira Isabel Maybarak Ripoll, is accused of failing to pay the Spanish government 14.5 million Euros ($15 million) between 2012 and 2014

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Investigators said they would also look at a fine of 24 million Euros ($24 million)

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Shakira was linked to Piqué for a long time and lived in Barcelona with their two children

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Singer rejected a settlement deal presented by investigators this week, choosing to go to trial, all things being equal

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She has saved the amount she is said to be owed, remembering 3 million Euros for interest

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Marketing experts blamed the Spanish tax agency for ignoring its prerogatives

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