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Virginia Man Faces Tax Fraud Charges
Nureni Abayomi Baruwa, a resident of Alexandria, Virginia, has pleaded guilty to employment tax fraud, according to the Justice Department and Internal Revenue Service (IRS). Baruwa, the president of NAB International Group of Companies Inc., a car detailing business, has been accused of failing to pay employment taxes withheld from his employees’ wages.
According to court documents, Baruwa failed to timely collect, account for, and pay the IRS the taxes withheld from his employees’ paychecks, as well as the employer’s portion of the employment taxes, in all but three quarters from 2003 to 2010. He also failed to file NAB’s quarterly employment tax returns with the IRS in a timely manner in all but five quarters during the same period.
Furthermore, since at least 2006, Baruwa has failed to file an individual income tax return in a timely manner, despite being legally required to do so annually. The tax loss is estimated to be between $200,000 and $400,000, which will be determined by the court at Baruwa’s Oct. 24 sentencing.
The case was investigated by special agents of IRS-Criminal Investigation and is being prosecuted by Assistant Chief Caryn Finley of the Tax Division and Assistant U.S. Attorney Uzo Asonye for the Eastern District of Virginia.
Baruwa’s actions have sparked concerns about the lack of accountability among business owners in the area. ‘This case highlights the importance of complying with tax laws and regulations,’ said a spokesperson for the IRS. ‘We will continue to work tirelessly to ensure that those who evade taxes are held accountable.’
Baruwa’s sentencing is scheduled for Oct. 24, where the court will determine the exact amount of taxes he owes. In the meantime, the community remains vigilant, awaiting justice for those who have been victimized by tax fraud.
The Tax Division’s enforcement efforts can be found on its website. This case serves as a reminder that tax evasion will not be tolerated and that those who engage in such activities will face the consequences.
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Key Facts
- State: Virginia
- Category: White Collar Crime|Fraud & Financial Crimes
- Source: DOJ Press Release ↗
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