Manila, April 4 -- The Department of Justice (DOJ) on Friday said it filed a tax evasion case against officials of a local cosmetics manufacturer.

In a news release, Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla said four criminal information were filed against Ever Bilena Cosmetics Inc. and its president, Dioceldo Sy, and treasurer, Miami Siytaoco, before the Quezon City Metropolitan Trial Court Branch 33 for tax evasion and failure to supply correct and accurate information in its tax returns.

The cases are in relation to the Bureau of Internal Revenue's (BIR) intensified Run After Fake Transaction (RAFT) Program involving fake/fictitious receipts.

Based on the Investigation of the RAFT Task Force, Ever Bilena used and claimed benefits fro...