The Osun State Internal Revenue Service has arrested two suspects for faking government tax receipts and clearance.
The Chairman of the agency, Ademola Adewumi, disclosed this information in a statement on Sunday in Osogbo.
The agency cautioned taxpayers in the state to remain vigilant and utilize official channels for tax payments.
Adewumi mentioned that the suspects were apprehended during a comprehensive audit and enforcement operation.
“Osun Internal Revenue Service, in its efforts to block revenue leakages in the state, has arrested two persons for cloning and issuance of fake government tax receipts and tax clearance certificates to unsuspecting populace.
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“The exercise is a continuous one as the commitment of this exercise is to ensure an adequate compliance to the rules governing the payment of taxes and levies, as well as blocking of all avenues of revenue leakages in the state.”
Adewumi noted that the agency would not tolerate any illegal activities related to tax payments and cautioned against participating in the falsification of government tax receipts and clearance.
“Anyone caught engaging in the act would be made to face the full wrath of the law.
“I also urge diligent taxpayers to be vigilant. They should not panic but ensure they go to authorised channels such as all banks, tax stations MDAs, OIRS online platform, OIRS POS marshals, and obtain government receipts for every payment they make.
“The objective of the ongoing exercise is to bring all enemies of the state sabotaging the efforts of the government regarding revenue to book.”
Adewumi also revealed that they have been transferred to the state police command for additional questioning and potential prosecution.
