Trouble for Michelle: Court issues penal order for tax evasion

Michelle
Now it’s getting serious! Court issues penal order for tax evasion

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Bad news for hit star Michelle: The singer had a lot of trouble with the tax office and has apparently even received a penalty order from the Bonn District Court for tax evasion.

actually has Michelle, 51, has already paid her debt to the tax office financially, but there was still a letter from the district court in Bonn: “The district court issued a penalty order for eight months with a suspended sentence on probation. In the event of legal force, an entry would be made in the certificate of good conduct.” , judge Dr. Fabian Krapoth opposite “Bild”. Now the singer has to You can object to this within a two-week period after the penal order has been served, otherwise it will become final. The pop star would have a criminal record.

Michelle showed insight

It was already known in October 2022 that criminal investigations into tax evasion had been initiated against Michelle. It was specifically about the years 2018 and 2019. The musician is said to have immediately paid 160,000 euros. Michelle is said not to have intentionally got into trouble with the tax office. The change in management apparently meant that no tax returns were filed in the two years mentioned.

Schlagerstar files an appeal

The singer herself is still silent on the current developments. “My client will basically not comment on the process,” explains her lawyer when asked by GALA, but states that she will file an objection. As can be read on the homepage of the Bonn district court, she can do this in writing. In this way, the hit star should ensure that one more – usually public – main hearing takes place. One last chance to avoid punishment. However, if Michelle did not act within the deadline, the penalty order would be final and would be equivalent to a judgment. A sword of Damocles that must now be fended off.

Sources used: own research, bild.de, ag-bonn.nrw.de

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