Thursday, July 18, 2013
Former Super Eagles player Taye Taiwo charged with tax evasion in France
According to sports magazine
Kickoff, Nigerian international left back Taye Taiwo has been indicted with tax
evasion by a court in Marseille, France, where he played from 2005—2011.
Taiwo who currently plays as a
defender for Turkish Süper Lig side Bursasposaid owes the French government a
whopping €1,025,000 after failing to pay his income tax in 2008 and 2009, and
his property tax in 2011.
The court, which judge Taiwo in
absentia without any of his representatives, ruled that Taiwo’s €600,000
mansion in Marseille will be seized and auctioned for just €200,000.
Taiwo has also been given the
opportunity to apply through his lawyer for installment or delayed payment.
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