Napoles Arraigned for Tax Evasion at CTA

Detained businesswoman Janet Lim Napoles, the suspected pork barrel scam brains, did not enter a plea during her arraignment for tax evasion case before the Court of Tax Appeal (CTA) on Wednesday.

This prompted the CTA to entered a “not guilty” plea on Napoles’ behalf.

The case involves the non-payment of correct taxes for years 2004, 2006, and 2008 to 2012, in the total amount of Php 18.4-million.

The CTA also slapped a Php 2,000 fine to Napoles’ lawyer for being late in the arraignment. (PNA) RMA/PTR