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Spain's prosecutor seeks 5-year jail for Xavi Alonso on tax fraud

Xabi Alonso while playing for Real Madrid, before moving to Bayern Munich. [Photo: Courtesy]

Spain’s prosecutor said on Wednesday it was seeking a five-year jail sentence and a fine of Kshs 495 Million (4 million euros or £3.5 million) for former soccer player Xabi Alonso over accusations of tax fraud.

The prosecutor said in a statement Alonso is accused of defrauding the Spanish state some 2 million euros between 2010 and 2012.

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