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Shakira Faces Second Tax Evasion Charge in Spain Over $7 Million in Unpaid 2018 Taxes

  • Shakira charged with failing to pay $7.1 million in taxes on 2018 income, accused of using offshore company to avoid taxes.
  • Comes after previous charges for not paying $13.9 million in taxes from 2012-2014, with trial set for November.
  • Shakira denies wrongdoing, claims she lived in Bahamas during time period in question.
  • If convicted, she faces potential 8-year prison sentence and large fine.
  • Part of wider crackdown by Spanish authorities on tax evasion by high-profile figures.
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