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Scandal-hit former king of Spain settles tax bill
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Spain鈥檚 former king Juan Carlos, who left his homeland under a cloud of scandal in August, has settled a back tax bill worth over 678,000 euros (US$820,000) including interest and fines, his lawyers said on Wednesday.
The lawyers, in a statement, provided no details on what the back taxes were for.
But the newspaper El Pais said earlier the former monarch sought to settle certain alleged illegal credit card transactions with the revenue service to avoid being charged in an investigation and to be able to return to Spain.
鈥淚n any case, His Majesty King Juan Carlos remains, as always, at the Tax Service鈥檚 disposal for any procedure it considers necessary,鈥 the lawyers said.
Prosecutors at Spain鈥檚 Supreme Court have opened several investigations into Juan Carlos鈥 business dealings. They include those linked to a high-speed train contract in Saudi Arabia.
Juan Carlos鈥 son, King Felipe, is the current head of state.
鈥淭he monarchy is not in danger,鈥 Spain鈥檚 Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez told TV channel Telecinco when asked about the scandal.
Juan Carlos has been living in United Arab Emirates since he left Spain.
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