Chapter 159 Your FBI has never died, right?
Eugene also smiled, and then said: "The next thing depends on his performance. If he can really stun Lawson Rubins, That will save us a lot of trouble."
Stevenson also stopped smiling and became expectant.
He is about to step down as governor. Although he wants to directly run for president, there are too many ruthless characters in American politics.
There is an old lady before me and a current old boy behind me.
In addition, Hillary Clinton, known as the Iron Lady of America, is also waiting to make a comeback in 2024.
Although he has the support of the Mogen family, compared to these people, both his reputation and political resources are much lower.
Therefore, his real idea is to run for Senate first after resigning as governor, accumulate a wave of reputation and political resources, and then use this as a springboard to attack the big position.
But the problem now is that Lawson Rubins is not only his biggest competitor, but he has also repeatedly attacked him as governor on television; for various inappropriate policies in Nevada.
If David could make that guy stink and die, then he would be happy!
……
Lake District Branch.
After ending the call, David held his chin in thought for a while, and finally picked up the phone: "Get me some information on Lawson Rubins, the senatorial candidate."
About 20 minutes later, Ariel sent the information.
David opened it and checked it out, and soon learned the detailed information of the candidate.
Yes, this man was indeed Stevenson's political enemy.
And he has criticized Stevenson in various public places many times. No wonder Stevenson wants to use his own hands to stink others!
However, David just told Eugene on the phone that he would start investigating, it was just a delaying tactic, and he would not be fooled into being used as a weapon.
The governor is always making things difficult for him. If he continues to let things go like this, he might be in trouble next time.
And now after reading the information about Lawson Rubins here, he has some ideas in his mind.
Doesn't Stevenson want to use his own hands to get rid of his political opponents? Then can he also use the other party's political opponents to get rid of the other party?
The reason why David has always been afraid of Stevenson's three points is because he is worried that if he directly engages him, it will cause concern to the forces behind him and other high-level figures, which will cause great harm to himself. situation.
But if Stevenson's opponents, such as Lawson Rubins, are used, this may be a shield.
Of course, this requires careful planning!
"Giggle..."
While David was still thinking, there was a knock on the door.
“Come in.”
Bucky walked in and said, “After checking, the two groups of criminals who bribed Bobby have been taken away.”
"Taken away by someone? Who?"
David was a little confused.
Bucky replied: "We can't find out yet, because their identities are confidential, but what is certain is that they must be people from a certain law enforcement agency!"
David's face darkened and he asked : "Have you found out their whereabouts or anything?"
As long as you can see these people and use its golden finger to examine them, you can probably know which law enforcement agency they are.
"Bradley and Kondliff are tracking, it will take some time."
"Okay, go get to work, let me know if there is any news."
...
The time came to 9 o'clock in the evening.
David is still in the office, processing case files sent from various cities.
At the same time, we are also waiting for news from Bradley and Condliff.
Soon after, there was a knock on the door, Bucky walked in and said: "There is news about the tax chief, they are at the 'Savage Bar' in the new city."
David immediately stood up, put on his coat, picked up his tax badge and gun, then opened the door and left.
Savage Bar is located in an alley in the new city.
When David and Bucky arrived here, Bradley and Condliff were standing at the door smoking.
As soon as they saw David coming, the two immediately threw their cigarettes on the ground and stamped them out. Bradley said immediately: "They are inside!"
"Lead the way. ! ”
Bradley and Condliff immediately took the lead and walked into the bar.
This is a clear bar. When you step in, a strong smell of tobacco and alcohol hits your nose instantly, and the air is filled with subtle smoke.
There are also various primitive decorations hanging on the walls of the bar, such as animal skins, feathers and wooden tools, which correspond to the word "savage" in the "Savage Bar".
The two of them walked into the corner of the bar with David behind them, and saw a burly man with his back to them, enjoying a cocktail.
[Name: Browning Todd. 】
[Occupation: FBI agent. 】
[Income: monthly legal income of 16,000 US dollars, illegal income of 82,000 US dollars. 】
[Income details: On December 9, a group of violent terrorists were dealt with in Henderson City, and 500,000 in funds were seized, and a profit of 20,000 US dollars was embezzled. On December 17, in Virginia City arrested three spies, seized 200,000 in funds, and embezzled 20,000 US dollars...]
[More details:...]
[Amount of tax payable: 20,500 US dollars. 】
When this man's information appeared in front of David's eyes, he finally understood.
He said, why is Bobby's investigation data so professional? It turned out to be someone from the FBI.
And it was FBI agents who took action!
In the FBI system, general agents are usually responsible for the FBI's daily investigation work, including the investigation of criminal activities, intelligence collection and analysis, interstate crimes, financial crimes, terrorist activities, etc.
As for the agents, they are the elites in the FBI. They are usually responsible for handling cases involving national security and foreign intelligence, such as counterintelligence, counterterrorism, counterinsurgency and other activities.
It’s no wonder that the IRS keeps the identity information of these people confidential.
"Brother, someone is sitting here."
While thinking, Bradley and Condliff had already arrived next to the agent named Browning.
Browning thought that the two people were here to share a table or occupy a seat, so he immediately reminded them.
“Am I not a human being?”
David came to the table and sat directly opposite Browning.
Browning, who was still a little unhappy at first, changed his expression instantly when he saw David's face, but soon returned to normal, pretending to be nonchalant and replied: "What do you mean?"< br>
"Let me introduce myself first. I am David, the tax chief of the Lake District Branch of the Internal Revenue Service."
"Tax chief David..."
Browning first pretended After thinking for a while, he pretended to suddenly remember something and said: "David, tax collector, I heard your name on TV!"
Seeing the other party's appearance, David felt a little funny.
He has made so much big news recently. As an FBI agent in Nevada, the other party must be very familiar with him.
But it’s hard for him to pretend like this now.
"What's your name?"
"Saul Clark."
"What do you do?"
"Wire worker."
"Stop pretending!"
David's direct words made Browning look slightly After a pause, he asked: "What do you mean by this?"
"Why do I come to you, you still don't know it in your heart, Mr. Browning Agent of the FBI!"
Browning fell silent when his identity was revealed directly, but his eyes gradually became sharper.
Baki and the others on the side were stunned for a moment, and then angry gestures began to appear on their faces.
Among the law enforcement agencies in the United States, only the IRS has ever engaged the FBI. When has anyone from the FBI dared to engage them?
The previous investigation against Bobby turned out to be conducted by the FBI.
Although this is not the case with Bobby.
But they didn’t even notify them in advance, which is too disrespectful to the IRS and doesn’t take them seriously!
"What's going on?"
When the atmosphere here was a little solid, a questioning voice came from behind, which made everyone turn their heads to take a look.
[Name: Michelson Nutt. 】
[Occupation: FBI agent. 】
[Income: monthly legal income of 16,000 US dollars, illegal income of 82,000 US dollars. 】
[Income details: On December 9, a group of violent terrorists were dealt with in Henderson City, and 500,000 in funds were seized, and a profit of 20,000 US dollars was embezzled. On December 17, in Virginia City arrested three spies and seized 200,000 US dollars in funds, from which 20,000 US dollars were embezzled...]
[More details:...][Amount of tax payable: 20,500 US dollars. 】
When David examined the agent named Michelson, the agent also saw David, and his pupils shrank unnoticeably.
"We're here just in time, Agent Michelson, let's talk!"
Hearing David's words, Michelson felt bad, but he still walked up slowly and sat down. Asked: "Chief David, what do you mean by blocking us?"
"I heard that you are investigating my subordinate Bobby recently, is this the case?"
Michelson and Browning looked at each other, and then Michelson replied: "We have no intention of targeting your subordinates. It is our FBI's responsibility to deal with corruption incidents."
David smiled disdainfully and replied: "It's just corruption, but it actually wants to alert you two FBI agents to come out to investigate?"
Generally speaking, cases of corruption and bribery are investigated and handled by ordinary FBI agents.
At the agent level, the main focus is on national security issues.
The reason why these two people are going to investigate Bobby now shows that someone is behind the scenes.
I just don’t know if the person who directly instigated them is Stevenson or their superior.
The two were silent for a while, and Michelson replied: "We happened to meet each other, so we investigated directly. Why, Chief Tax Officer David, we are doing official business, you won't be right Let’s investigate what your subordinates have to say.”
What he said was actually an insinuation of David. Although you have a great reputation, our FBI also enforces the law impartially. Do you, David, still want to take revenge?
“Of course not, I’m just worried about you FBI, don’t be taken advantage of by some people with ulterior motives!”
“It’s time for you to worry about it, Chief David, we at the FBI will naturally There will be a sense of proportion!"
"So there is no need to talk?"
Looking at David's unyielding look, I thought of the leader's deployment of armed forces before. As well as the major earthquakes in Henderson and Sparks, Browning and Michelson suddenly felt a tremor in their hearts.
But when he thought about what his superiors had told him, Mitchelson could only reply forcefully: "Director David, I don't know what to talk about. After all, it is a fact that your subordinates accepted bribes. You can't let us Are you bending the law for personal gain?"
"Well, you are right!"
David stood up directly, and Michelson and Browning were also relieved at this time. They thought David was going to leave in despair.
Unexpectedly, David's words in the next second made the two of them doubt their lives.
“Take it back!”
Bucky, Bradley, and Condliff were stunned for a moment, but soon came to their senses and immediately stepped forward.
At this time, Browning Michelson finally reacted after a brief absence.
Browning angrily reprimanded: "What do you mean, are you planning to avenge your personal revenge?"
"Tax Commissioner David, your IRS is indeed powerful, but our FBI is also You are not a vegetarian. If you want to mess with us, first see if you can afford the consequences!"
Michelson also echoed.
David looked at them and said without emotion: "What's the matter of public revenge? Now I suspect you two of being involved in tax evasion. I would like to ask you to go back with us to be investigated. You FBI should know that we have this power, right?"
The two of them stared at David for a long time, and then Michelson gritted his teeth and said: "Okay, we can go back with you, but if we can't give an explanation afterwards, this matter will never be done." Done!"
After escorting the two men back to the bureau, David did not continue to interrogate them, but planned to detain them for one night to weaken their spirits.
After that, in order to avoid alerting the enemy, he first asked people to collect the mobile phones of the two people, and then ordered them not to make calls.
Finally, he called Bucky and the others over, gave them some information about Browning and Michelson, and asked them to check it out overnight.
After doing all this, he returned home.
The next morning, David came to the bureau. Bucky and the others immediately found him and handed him the information they had checked overnight.
He looked at it carefully for half an hour, and after confirming that there was no problem, he ordered people to bring Michelson and Browning into the interrogation room.
“How are you two, did you have a good rest last night?”
Listening to David’s teasing tone, Browning and Michelson’s eyes were scarlet. , looking like he wanted to eat David.
As FBI agents, they have always punished others. How could anyone dare to punish them like this?
They were actually detained in the detention room all night.
That was a whole night!
They don’t know how they got here last night.
At this time, they had secretly sworn in their hearts that this revenge would be repaid twice as much!
But David ignored their angry looks and said: "Okay, let me tell you straight, you hand over who ordered it and the criminals who bribed Bobby, and that's the end of the matter. I won’t pursue anything else!”
“You still want to pursue others…”
The two people who were already angry became even more angry after hearing this! Gritting his teeth in anger.
"Why, it's a crime for my men to accept bribes, but it's not a crime for you to evade taxes, right?"
"Don't frame it here and say we evade taxes. If you can, you can provide evidence. ! ”
David leaned back, crossed his arms across his chest, and said slowly: "Do you still remember what happened on December 9, 2021?"
Hearing this date, Browning Michelson and Michelson were startled, and then looked at each other with some doubts in their eyes.
“If you don’t remember, let me help you recall it!”
“At that time, you were in Henderson and arrested a group who wanted to carry out a terrorist attack on Christmas. Members of the operation, you were at the scene and seized 500,000 illegal funds, right?"
After hearing these words, the two people's expressions changed slightly.
Immediately afterwards, Michelson immediately retorted: "I don't know where you got the gossip. What we seized at that time was 460,000 US dollars, and all of it has been handed over. If you want to know more, you can go to our department to check!"
David was not in a hurry, opened the information he brought, took out a few photos, and placed them in front of the two of them.
The person in the photo is none other than Mitchelson, and he is in a romantic place in the main street.
"What does this mean? Who said the FBI can't go to a place like this?"
Although this place is secretly a place of sex, it is legal on the surface, Mitchell Sen is not worried about David using this as an excuse to punish him.
David took out another document, placed it in front of him, and said: "This is the confession of the dancer who received you at that time. You gave her 100 US dollars. In addition, the venue charged 800 US dollars." "
"But what's interesting is that you gave this money in cash, and by tracking your account, we found that the salary funds in your account have been deducted in addition to some automatic deductions in the past few months. Except for expenses, the total expenditure is only 500 US dollars. How do you explain the source of this 900 US dollars in cash? "
All public employees in the United States have their monthly salary and bonuses paid directly to their accounts. There will be no direct payment of cash.
Therefore, whenever the IRS wants to investigate a public official, the easiest way is to directly track their accounts and the cash they use, and it will be clear at a glance.
Although Mitchelson is an FBI agent and has a strong sense of counter-investigation, as long as he is greedy for money, it must be spent.
In this situation where high-tech cameras are flying all over the sky, with the powerful channels and resources of the IRS, and the information that David has mastered with his golden finger, it is not too difficult to find these clues about him.
Michelson frowned slightly, but quickly retorted: "I withdrew 10,000 US dollars half a year ago. This cash was left over from then. Is there a problem with this?"< br>
David smiled, took out another piece of paper and put it in front of him, and said: "Six months ago, you did withdraw $10,000 from your account, but then you spent $1,000 on repairing the car. , buying a massage chair for your parents cost 1,200 US dollars, as well as buying insurance and smoking every day..."
"All these expenses are added together, and the total number we calculated is 9887 U.S. dollars, how do you explain this?”
After hearing these words, Mitchelson, who is an agent with extremely good psychological quality, was also stunned
Damn it, even if the IRS can investigate that he spent 900 US dollars on that romantic place, it even includes the money he withdrew six months ago, every subsequent expense, and even how much he spent on a pack of cigarettes. All were calculated in detail.
How else can he argue with this?
Seeing that he stopped talking, David took out several more documents and placed them in front of him and said: "In addition to this 900 US dollars, you also paid a total of $900 in Virginia, Reno, and Carson. There are records of cash consumption in the city, totaling 11,236 US dollars. How do you explain this money?"
Michelson gradually began to panic.
Because he knew very well that if the cash spent could not be explained clearly, then David would have an excuse to punish him.
On the side, although David's 'butcher's knife' had not yet been raised towards him, Browning felt equally uneasy when he saw his partner's appearance.
The reason is simple.
Since David can get the details of Mitchelson's cash consumption, it will not be difficult to get his.
Sure enough.
The next second, David threw a pile of documents in front of him and said: "This is you Browning. In the past two months, your total cash consumption is 5,065 US dollars. This amount We have verified that the money is not from your salary. Please explain the source. It is the source of each amount!”
Browning picked up the document and looked at it for a while, and then his expression became silent.
“Don’t think it’s just a matter of tens of thousands of dollars. In addition to December 9th in Henderson, on the 17th, you captured three spies in Virginia and seized 200,000 US dollars in cash were also withheld. "
"On the 23rd, when you were tracking a transnational arms organization, you withheld another 25,000 US dollars in cash..."< br>
“From the time when the Black Tax Act came into effect to now, you have pocketed more than 80,000 US dollars in total. If this news gets out, I guess you two will not have a good time, right?”
Browning Michelson and Browning Michelson were already feeling heavy enough, but when they heard that David actually had information about other cases involving them, they couldn't sit still at all.
Now it is not as simple as the two of them being caught by David. They are elite agents of the FBI. If they are arrested by the IRS for tax evasion, it will also be a big blow to the image of the FBI.
When the time comes, not to mention those colleagues and superiors, even the senior officials of the FBI in Washington will want to skin them and cramp them.
They really cannot afford this consequence!
"Tell me, who instigated this incident, and where is he now?"
David saw the two people's 'defense breaking' and stopped talking nonsense. He asked clearly.
He now first needs to know whether it was Stevenson who gave the instructions or the superiors of these two people.
I’m a little stuck, so I’ll update this 6,000-word chapter today.
(End of this chapter)