But events turned out favorably for the star.

In September, it was reported that Shakira would have to appear in court. The international performer was to be summoned to account for her long-standing refusal to pay taxes. However, the hearing never took place.

On November 20th, the verdict was announced for the celebrity who had lived in Spain for nearly two years without contributing to the country’s treasury. Initially, the singer, who had serious legal issues, faced a more severe punishment. The star risked an eight-year prison sentence and a fine of €23.8 million (approximately 2.303 billion rubles at the current exchange rate) for owing €14.5 million (approximately 1.350 billion rubles).

However, the performer managed to avoid such a punishment. She reached a deal with the authorities and mitigated the sentence.

«The singer was sentenced to three years of imprisonment, which she will not serve due to the lack of prior convictions, as well as a fine of over €7.3 million (approximately 700 million rubles),» El Mundo reported on its website. «Shakira, who admitted the crime in court, will not go to prison.»