Ex-lawyer accuses Tiësto of aiding $28M tax evasion

A legal dispute has arisen involving Dutch DJ Tiësto and his former attorney, Frank Butselaar, who is serving a 30-month prison sentence for orchestrating a tax evasion scheme that concealed approximately $28 million from the IRS. While Butselaar has admitted to his fraudulent activities, he argues that Tiësto should share the responsibility for repaying the hidden taxes, claiming the DJ was aware of the scheme. Prosecutors, however, have not charged Tiësto and indicate he was unaware of the illegality of the offshore accounts, having already paid $9.5 million voluntarily. As Butselaar faces court seeking to reduce the restitution amount owed, his defense maintains that the financial burden should fall on the artist who benefited from the income. The case highlights the tension between high-profile clients and their legal advisors amid serious allegations of financial misconduct. The outcome could set a precedent for accountability in similar cases within the entertainment industry.