The Federal High Court in Lagos has remanded Solomon Ejiofor at the Ikoyi Correctional Centre over an alleged N307 million tax fraud.
According to Leadership, Justice Deinde Dipeolu ordered Ejiofor’s remand after police arraigned him on four counts involving obtaining money by false pretence and stealing. Additionally, the counts included conspiracy and alleged cybercrime-related offences.
Ejiofor pleads not guilty
Prosecutors alleged that Ejiofor and others still at large represented him as a tax manager with Forvis Mazars. Meanwhile, he was acting on behalf of Lotus Travels Services Limited.
The prosecution claimed he collected N307 million through two Zenith Bank accounts purportedly for tax payments to relevant authorities.
Police alleged that the money was instead diverted, leaving the company with tax liabilities.
Ejiofor pleaded not guilty to all four counts.
Bail hearing fixed
His lawyer informed the court that a bail application had already been filed and asked to move it.
However, police prosecutor Augustine Nwabueze opposed an immediate hearing, saying he had only received the application that morning. As a result, he needed time to respond.
Justice Dipeolu subsequently ordered Ejiofor’s remand at the Ikoyi Correctional Centre.
The court adjourned the case until October 26 for hearing of the bail application and further proceedings.
