On January 8, 2013, Joseph Wijeyesekere of North York, Ontario, pleaded guilty in the Ontario Court of Justice in Toronto to four counts of tax evasion. A fine of $21,027.50 was imposed by the court, which represents 125% of the total amount evaded.

Wijeyesekere is self-employed and provides income tax preparation and accounting services. From 2005 to 2008 Wijeyesekere understated his total taxable income by $95,406. As a result, the total federal tax he evaded was $16,822.