Colombian singer Shakira acquitted of tax fraud in Spain

Shakira wins €60m tax battle as Spanish court cancels ‘unlawful’ penalty

A Spanish court has ordered the country's tax authority to refund €55m (£48m, $64m) to singer Shakira after ruling that the money was improperly collected in a dispute over her taxes.

In a statement sent to The Independent, the “Hips Don’t Lie” singer celebrated while condemning the Treasury over the eight-year legal battle.

At that time, the singer was in a relationship with the FC Barcelona player Gerard Piqué.