Kapanlagi.com - Written by Angelia Leony Van Augista
Manga illustrator THE APOTHECARY DIARIES, Erika Ikeda, also known by her pen name Nekokurage, admitted to the accusation of income tax evasion during her first trial at the Fukuoka District Court on May 31, 2024. She revealed her reasons and intends to report her taxes for several years at once.
Ikeda is accused of evading taxes amounting to 47 million yen, equivalent to 4 billion Indonesian Rupiah, by not reporting her income for several years. Chief Judge Yuko Takeda oversaw the process during the trial.
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1. Prioritizing Manga More
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In her opening statement, the prosecutor stated that Erika Ikeda began working as a manga illustrator in 2010 and received information about the need to file a tax return from an acquaintance. Nevertheless, she chose to prioritize meeting the deadlines for the manga she was working on rather than fulfilling her tax obligations.
2. Editor and Writer Have Urged
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Statements from the editor and writer of THE APOTHECARY DIARIES report that both have urged Ikeda to address her tax responsibilities. The editor warned that failure to comply could jeopardize their ongoing series, while the writer of THE APOTHECARY DIARIES suggested Ikeda consult with a tax accountant.
3. Court Verdict
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According to the indictment, Ikeda earned approximately 260 million yen or equivalent to 26 billion rupiah between 2019 and 2021. However, he failed to file his tax return within the specified deadline, resulting in an income tax evasion of about 47 million yen. The court announced that Ikeda has paid the full amount, including applicable late fees.
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