The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) has filed three criminal complaints before the Department of Justice against a Philippine offshore gaming operator (POGO)-linked firm, a construction company, and real estate sellers, according to Philstar Biz. The combined estimated tax liabilities amount to P416 million.
The cases are part of the BIR's ongoing crackdown on tax evasion in the gaming and real estate sectors. The POGO-linked firm is accused of under-declaring income and failing to remit withholding taxes, while the construction and realty entities allegedly engaged in fraudulent tax schemes.
The BIR did not disclose the names of the accused entities pending the DOJ's preliminary investigation. If convicted, the respondents face fines and imprisonment under the National Internal Revenue Code.