Shakira strikes deal with Spanish prosecutors to avoid €14.5m tax fraud trial

Colombian singer to pay 7.3m fine instead of risking prison sentence in deal that ends Barcelona trial

The Colombian pop star Shakira has reached a settlement with prosecutors to avoid a trial in Barcelona over charges she failed to pay 14.5m (12.7m) in Spanish income tax between 2012 and 2014.

As part of the deal, she accepted the charges and a fine of 50% of the amount owed, more than 7.3m.