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EFCC Arraigns TSTV Owners for Alleged Tax Evasion and Money Laundering

Benita OrumabyBenita Oruma
June 6, 2024
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EFCC Arraigns TSTV Owners for Alleged Tax Evasion and Money Laundering
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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arraigned the owners of Telcom Satellites TV (TSTV) before the Federal High Court in Abuja on a nine-count charge of alleged tax evasion and money laundering. The defendants, Dr. Bright Ikechukwu Echefu, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, and Dr. Felix Nnamdi Ignoanuga, Executive Director, pleaded not guilty to the charges.

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  • Charges and Allegations
  • Bail and Court Conditions
  • Prosecution and Defense Arguments
  • Trial Dates
  • Bottom Line

Charges and Allegations

The EFCC alleged that the defendants engaged in tax evasion by failing to remit VAT, company income tax, and PAYE deducted from staff salaries.

Additionally, they were accused of diverting tax money payable to the Federal Government. The prosecution also claimed that Dr. Echefu defrauded a Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Turaki Kabir Tanimu, of N960 million under false pretenses.

 

Bail and Court Conditions

The defendants were granted bail, with the trial judge warning them not to travel out of the country without permission. The court also notified the Nigerian Immigration Service of the seizure of their international passports.

“We will not hesitate to order their arrest should they act in breach of any of the bail conditions,” said Justice Ekwo.

Prosecution and Defense Arguments

EFCC counsel, Mr. Sylvanus Tahir, SAN, argued that the defendants posed a flight risk. In contrast, defense lawyer, Mr. Eyitayo Fatigun, SAN, contended that the defendants were already on administrative bail and that the charges contained bailable offenses.

Trial Dates

The case was adjourned until July 15, 16, and 17 for trial.

Bottom Line

The arraignment of TSTV’s executives underscores the EFCC’s commitment to tackling financial crimes. As the case progresses, it will serve as a significant test of Nigeria’s legal and regulatory frameworks for addressing corporate malfeasance.

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Benita Oruma

Benita Oruma

Benita Oruma is a lawyer in training, a 400 level student in the university of Ibadan. She is a content writer with interest in corporate affairs and the marketplace.

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