Just a Spanish Ken Dodd

[mexico1970]

Shakira: Singer settles Spanish tax fraud case with €7.5m fine

Shakira, who has repeatedly denied wrongdoing, settled "with the best interest of my kids at heart".

www.bbc.co.uk

Shakira, who has repeatedly denied any wrongdoing, said she settled "with the best interest of my kids at heart".

she said her children "do not want to see their mom sacrifice her personal well-being in this fight".

Spain pursued a case against me as they have against many professional athletes and other high-profile individuals, draining those people's energy, time, and tranquillity for years at a time.

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


Conclusion, rich thieves always look a better person than poor thieves.

 

[TinFoilHat]

Her hips don't lie...

 

[ChicagoBlue]

What is it with Spanish tax law and athletes and other celebs?! You wouldn’t think it was that hard to stay out of the country for 183 days!

 

[TinFoilHat]

 

[BimboBob]

She's a very rich munter. How is she so rich? One song. I'd have taken her to court and done her for the 20 million.

 

[Kippaxpete]

In fairness, she'd have to go some to sink as low as the lovable scouse 'funnyman'.
Good old Doddy married his partner of forty years just two days before he croaked specifically to avoid inheritance tax. Who said romance is dead eh?
He was acquitted of tax avoidance in 1989 despite evidence that he routinely deposited cash in 20 accounts on the Isle of Man, hid £335,000 in cash in a suitcase in his attic and opted to be paid for his gigs in cash thereby depriving the Exchequer (i.e. you and me) of nearly £800,000. Despite all this, the bent fucker was acquitted. Is it any coincidence that the trial was held in Liverpool before a scouse jury? Well, you can't say they don't look after their own.

 

[Corky]

Apart from not being Spanish or a Bobby Chariot type comedian.

 

[roman totale]

Apart from not being Spanish or a Bobby Chariot type comedian.

Not heard that name in years! I used to love Alexei Sayle.

For our non-FOC members;

 

[rowarta]

I thought this was a thread was for the new Argentinian President

 

[horlock_was_super]

In fairness, she'd have to go some to sink as low as the lovable scouse 'funnyman'.
Good old Doddy married his partner of forty years just two days before he croaked specifically to avoid inheritance tax. Who said romance is dead eh?
He was acquitted of tax avoidance in 1989 despite evidence that he routinely deposited cash in 20 accounts on the Isle of Man, hid £335,000 in cash in a suitcase in his attic and opted to be paid for his gigs in cash thereby depriving the Exchequer (i.e. you and me) of nearly £800,000. Despite all this, the bent fucker was acquitted. Is it any coincidence that the trial was held in Liverpool before a scouse jury? Well, you can't say they don't look after their own.

Lester Piggott didn't do too well though I recall.