A Federal High Court in Lagos has ordered the remand of Solomon Ejiofor at the Ikoyi Correctional Centre following his arraignment over an alleged N307 million tax fraud involving a private company.

Ejiofor pleaded not guilty to four charges filed by the Nigeria Police Force’s Directorate of Legal Services, including obtaining money by false pretence, stealing, conspiracy and alleged offences linked to the manipulation of financial records.

Leadership reported that the prosecution accused Ejiofor of presenting himself as a tax manager with Forvis Mazars while purportedly handling tax obligations for Lotus Travels Services Limited.

According to the prosecution, Ejiofor allegedly received about N307 million through two Zenith Bank accounts between January 2020 and September 2025/2026, with the funds said to have been collected for the payment of the company’s taxes to relevant revenue authorities.

The police alleged that the money was not used for its stated purpose but was instead diverted for personal use, resulting in outstanding tax obligations and other liabilities for the company.

At the proceedings, defence counsel told the court that a bail application had already been filed and served on the prosecution and asked to proceed with it. Prosecuting counsel, Assistant Superintendent of Police Augustine Nwabueze, opposed an immediate hearing, saying he had received the application only that morning and needed time to respond.

Justice Deinde Dipeolu subsequently ordered that Ejiofor remain in custody and fixed October 26 for the hearing of the bail application and further proceedings in the case.