Pursuant to the government’s commitment to run after tax evaders, Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin “Boying” C. Remulla led the filing of multiple charges before the Court of Tax Appeals (CTA) against 3 industrial corporations for maliciously and willfully employing dirty business tactics to purposely defraud the State of its tax dues.

Stemming from the complaint filed by the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) before the Department of Justice (DOJ) in connection with the BIR’s Run After Fake Transactions (RAFT) program, a total of 20 criminal cases were filed versus the said corporations and their officers for buying/using fictitious receipts from ghost companies to maliciously evade the payment of taxes.

Specifically lodged before the tax court on 24 January 2025, fourteen (14) Informations against Total Metal Corporation, four (4) against Equator Energy Corporation and two (2) against Limhuaco Metal Industrial Incorporated.

All for violations of Sections 254 and 255, in relation to Section 253 (d) and 256 of the National Internal Revenue Code (NIRC) of 1997, as amended.

“The proper payment of taxes is the responsibility of every Filipino in order to ensure that government services are continuous, available and efficient at all times. Defrauding the government its due is similar to robbing off our citizens these essential services they deserve and ultimately need,” Secretary Remulla averred.

Meanwhile, warrants of arrest against the above-named corporations and its corporate officers are expected to be issued in the soonest possible time.##