Shakira Celebrates Legal Victory Over Tax Fraud Charges with Fans' Memes
Shakira Was Acquitted in Her Tax Fraud Case — and Fans Are Celebrating With Hilarious Memes

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Shakira has been acquitted of tax fraud charges by Spain's high court, concluding an eight-year legal battle. The court determined she lived in Spain for only 163 days in 2011, below the threshold for tax residency. Fans are celebrating her victory with humorous memes, while Shakira shared her relief and joy through social media.
- 01Shakira was acquitted after Spain's high court ruled she lived in Spain for only 163 days in 2011, not enough to be considered a tax resident.
- 02The court awarded Shakira €60 million (about $64 million) for an overturned fine imposed by Spain's treasury.
- 03In her statement, Shakira expressed relief, stating, 'There was never any fraud, and the Administration itself could never prove otherwise.'
- 04Shakira referenced the case in her music, mentioning the pressure from the media and the treasury in her song 'BZRP Music Sessions, Vol. 53.'
- 05Despite the acquittal, Spain's treasury plans to appeal the ruling to the Supreme Court.
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Shakira has emerged victorious in her long-standing legal battle against Spain’s treasury, which accused her of tax fraud. After eight years of scrutiny, the Spanish high court acquitted her, determining she only lived in Spain for 163 days in 2011, below the 183 days needed for tax residency. Along with her acquittal, Shakira was awarded €60 million (approximately $64 million) for an overturned fine. In her statement, she expressed relief and emphasized that there was never any fraud, saying, 'The Administration itself could never prove otherwise.' Shakira has also woven her legal struggles into her music, notably referencing the pressure she faced in her hit song 'BZRP Music Sessions, Vol. 53.' Following the ruling, fans have taken to social media to celebrate with a flurry of memes, showcasing their support and humor. One fan page even shared a video of Shakira playfully flaunting her cash, while others riffed on her iconic album title, '¿Dónde Están los Ladrones?' Despite this victory, reports indicate that Spain’s treasury intends to appeal the decision to the Supreme Court.
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