Nigerian entrepreneur Simon Guobadia was formally charged in a Georgia federal court on Tuesday, Oct. 27, on two counts of allegedly assisting in the preparation and filing of false federal tax returns, according to court documents obtained by media outlets.
What were the specific allegations?
Prosecutors contend that in March 2021 Guobadia reported zero taxable income on his personal return, despite being aware that his earnings were substantially higher. During the same period, his firm, Simcol Petroleum Limited, recorded gross sales exceeding $45 million.
In a separate filing for July 2021, Guobadia is accused of declaring only $58,231 in taxable income while Simcol Petroleum Limited posted nearly $31 million in gross sales for that month.
Federal prosecutors assert that Guobadia knowingly supplied inaccurate financial data to the Internal Revenue Service, thereby violating federal tax law.
Is there an arrest warrant?
Court records reveal that an arrest warrant has been issued for Guobadia, though it remains unclear whether he has been taken into custody at this time.
How does this relate to his personal life?
Guobadia married reality‑TV personality Porsha Williams in November 2022. Their marriage ended after Williams filed for divorce in February 2024, just 15 months later. The divorce attracted considerable media attention, with reports that Williams secured the couple’s multimillion‑dollar Atlanta mansion and a seven‑figure settlement earlier in the year.
Additional reports indicate that Guobadia was deported from the United States in 2025 following unresolved immigration issues.
The indictment underscores the seriousness with which U.S. authorities are pursuing alleged tax fraud cases involving high‑net‑worth individuals, regardless of their nationality.