Spain’s high court has acquitted Colombian pop star Shakira of tax fraud and ordered the Treasury to reimburse her for more than €60m (£52m) in fines she was forced to pay, plus interest and legal fees.
In a statement sent to The Independent, the “Hips Don’t Lie” singer celebrated while condemning the Treasury over the eight-year legal battle. The musician said she had endured “brutal public targeting” and “orchestrated campaigns to destroy my reputation”, along with sleepless nights that “ultimately impacted my health and my family’s well-being”.
