The Digest:
Former Kogi West senator Dino Melaye has been summoned to court over an alleged evasion of over N509.6 million in personal income tax.
Key Points:
- Dino Melaye faces charges for allegedly evading N509.6 million in tax.
- The FCT-IRS assessed his tax liabilities for 2023 and 2024.
- He is also accused of underpaying taxes between 2019 and 2022.
- Melaye is due to appear at a Magistrate's Court in Abuja on September 5.
- The FCT-IRS issued a "Best of Judgment Assessment" after his non-compliance.
- The service claims he declared a very low income but remitted far less.
- If found guilty, he could face penalties and interest charges.
The legal action against a prominent figure signals a stronger push for tax compliance.
