Colombian singer Shakira has made significant financial payments to resolve tax investigations in Spain, her agent confirmed on Friday. Just days after striking a deal to avoid trial in her&nbsp;2012-14 tax case, it has come to light that the celebrity has already paid 6.6 million euros ($7.2 million) to a Spanish court for her 2018 tax evasion case, according to her agent.

For those unaware, Spanish prosecutors in July opened a second case against the 46-year-old singer, accusing her of using a network of companies, some of them based in tax havens, to cheat Spain's tax office out of some 6.6 million euros in 2018, including interest and adjustments.

Shakira paid the court in August, the agency that represents her told AFP, confirming a report in the daily newspaper El Periodico. However, it's crucial to note that this payment neither implies guilt nor innocence, but rather stands as an indication of her commitment to resolve any potential debts with the Spanish tax authorities, according to reports.

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This development comes in the wake of a separate agreement reached by the "Hips Don't Lie" singer with Spanish prosecutors earlier in the week. To evade trial for tax fraud linked to her income between 2012 and 2014, Shakira agreed to a fine of 7.3 million euros, equivalent to half of the unpaid tax amount.&nbsp; 
 
Shakira, who had initially declined an offer from prosecutors, emphasised in a statement that her decision to settle was guided by the well-being of her children.&nbsp;

“While I was determined to defend my innocence in a trial that my lawyers were confident would have ruled in my favour, I have made the decision to finally resolve this matter with the best interest of my kids at heart, who do not want to see their mom sacrifice her personal well-being in this fight,” the statement read.

Colombian singer Shakira has made significant financial payments to resolve tax investigations in Spain, her agent confirmed on Friday. Just days after striking a deal to avoid trial in her 2012-14 tax case, it has come to light that the celebrity has already paid 6.

Colombian singer Shakira has made significant financial payments to resolve tax investigations in Spain, her agent confirmed on Friday. Just days after striking a deal to avoid trial in her 2012-14 tax case, it has come to light that the celebrity has already paid 6.6 million euros ($7.2 million) to a Spanish court for her 2018 tax evasion case, according to her agent. For those unaware, Spanish prosecutors in July opened a second case against the 46-year-old singer, accusing her of using a network of companies, some of them based in tax havens, to cheat Spain's tax office out of some 6.6 million euros in 2018, including interest and adjustments. Shakira paid the court in August, the agency that represents her told AFP, confirming a report in the daily newspaper El Periodico. However, it's crucial to note that this payment neither implies guilt nor innocence, but rather stands as an indication of her commitment to resolve any potential debts with the Spanish tax authorities, according to reports. Also read: Explained | Shakira settles Spanish tax fraud case! Here's what you may know or not know This development comes in the wake of a separate agreement reached by the "Hips Don't Lie" singer with Spanish prosecutors earlier in the week. To evade trial for tax fraud linked to her income between 2012 and 2014, Shakira agreed to a fine of 7.3 million euros, equivalent to half of the unpaid tax amount. Shakira, who had initially declined an offer from prosecutors, emphasised in a statement that her decision to settle was guided by the well-being of her children. “While I was determined to defend my innocence in a trial that my lawyers were confident would have ruled in my favour, I have made the decision to finally resolve this matter with the best interest of my kids at heart, who do not want to see their mom sacrifice her personal well-being in this fight,” the statement read.

Shakira settles second tax evasion case, pays 6.6 million euros

A court on Wednesday acquitted Philippine Nobel Prize winner Maria Ressa and her media outlet Rappler of tax evasion charges. Ressa, who had&nbsp;pleaded not guilty, while speaking to reporters outside the court in Manilla said, "Today, facts win, truth wins, justice wins." She claimed these charges were politically motivated, Reuters reported.&nbsp;

Following the&nbsp;verdict, the 59-year-old Filipino-American journalist described&nbsp;the ruling&nbsp;as a win for justice and truth, and said, "this acquittal is not just for Rappler it is for every Filipino who has ever been unjustly accused." She added, "these charges... were politically motivated... a&nbsp;brazen abuse of power."

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The tax evasion case was filed following accusations by the state revenue agency, which claimed that Rappler, from its tax returns proceeds of 2015 omitted the sale of depository receipts to foreign investors. This further became the base for revoking the media outlet's licence.&nbsp;

Ressa has been engulfed in legal battles for years and she claimed that she had been targeted for her critical news reports on former president&nbsp;Duterte and his deadly war on drugs.

Duterte. These cases have stoked international concerns over media harassment in the Philippines, which is touted as one of the most dangerous places for journalists in Asia.

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The veteran journalist is currently on bail as she appeals a six-year prison sentence handed down in 2020 over a libel conviction.&nbsp;

The Asian country stands at 147th place out of 180 countries as per the 2022 World Press Freedom Index, and the Committee to Protect Journalists ranks the Philippines seventh in 2021 in its impunity index.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)

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A court on Wednesday acquitted Philippine Nobel Prize winner Maria Ressa and her media outlet Rappler of tax evasion charges. Ressa, who had pleaded not guilty, while speaking to reporters outside the court in Manilla said, "Today, facts win, truth wins, justice wins.

A court on Wednesday acquitted Philippine Nobel Prize winner Maria Ressa and her media outlet Rappler of tax evasion charges. Ressa, who had pleaded not guilty, while speaking to reporters outside the court in Manilla said, "Today, facts win, truth wins, justice wins." She claimed these charges were politically motivated, Reuters reported. Following the verdict, the 59-year-old Filipino-American journalist described the ruling as a win for justice and truth, and said, "this acquittal is not just for Rappler it is for every Filipino who has ever been unjustly accused." She added, "these charges... were politically motivated... a brazen abuse of power." Also read | Philippines: Journalist Percival Mabasa shot dead; murder sparks public outrage The tax evasion case was filed following accusations by the state revenue agency, which claimed that Rappler, from its tax returns proceeds of 2015 omitted the sale of depository receipts to foreign investors. This further became the base for revoking the media outlet's licence. Ressa has been engulfed in legal battles for years and she claimed that she had been targeted for her critical news reports on former president Duterte and his deadly war on drugs. Duterte. These cases have stoked international concerns over media harassment in the Philippines, which is touted as one of the most dangerous places for journalists in Asia. Also read | 'Hold the line': Philippines' Maria Ressa fights for press freedom The veteran journalist is currently on bail as she appeals a six-year prison sentence handed down in 2020 over a libel conviction. The Asian country stands at 147th place out of 180 countries as per the 2022 World Press Freedom Index, and the Committee to Protect Journalists ranks the Philippines seventh in 2021 in its impunity index. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE

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'Today truth wins': Philippines' Nobel Prize winner Maria Ressa cleared of tax evasion