Kristin W. Haynes and Scott D. Haynes, 56, both pleaded not guilty. Each faces five misdemeanor counts of failing to pay taxes, according to court records.

Assistant U.S. Attorney Earl Hicks told U.S. Magistrate Judge James Hutton that the Hayneses “failed to report $2.4 million in income and owe the government over $900,000” in back taxes and fines.

“Although they are U.S. citizens, they currently live in Roatan, Honduras,” he said.

Hicks explained that Honduras currently does not have an extradition agreement with the United States. “If released, they could choose not to return … so the government is moving for detention.”

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