Melanie Jill Tatana was sentenced to three years in prison for severe tax evasion in New Zealand.

Melanie Jill Tatana, director of Asia Pacific Group Limited, has been sentenced to three years in prison for severe tax evasion in the Christchurch District Court. Over several years, her company failed to pay $1,602,864.17 in PAYE deductions, diverting more than $800,000 for personal use. Additionally, the company received over $2.2 million in COVID-19 wage subsidies. The judge emphasized the need for deterrence against such actions.

November 01, 2024
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