American Tax Officer

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"What's the situation? Who are these people brought in by the IRS?"

"Who they are isn't clear yet, but what's certain is that these people are definitely not from Hollywood."

"If not Hollywood, could it be a criminal organization from the Western Suburb?"

Though David hadn't personally taken part in the arrest of the Rodrigozki Group, the media all understood that such a large operation must have been ordered by Director David, and this naturally led to their speculation and various interpretations.

The media were unaware of the Rodrigozki Group's members, but the small and big drug dealers within the Western Suburb, those involved in organized crime, and other criminal organization members naturally knew of the Rodrigozki Group.

When they heard that, apart from Rodrigozki himself, all the key members of the group were arrested by the Western Suburb Branch, everyone felt a chill down their spine.

The Rodrigozki Group might not be the most profitable criminal organization in the Western Suburbs, but it was definitely one of the most ferocious and brutal.

And now, with Director David having almost 'annihilated' the group upon his arrival, what did that imply?

This was undoubtedly a warning to all criminal organizations in the Western Suburbs!

However shocking this action was, many in the Lake District were skeptical. After all, the IRS, no matter how powerful, still needed evidence.

The Rodrigozki Group had been able to stand in the Western Suburbs for so many years not just through brutality and savagery—their web of connections on the legitimate side ran deep.

And could David, having just assumed office two days ago, really have a secure grip on this group already?

While many eyes were fixed on the Western Suburb Branch.

At this moment, Hakim entered David's office and said, "Director David, as you ordered, we've brought in both the people and the goods."

To be honest, Hakim has been skeptical about the information David provided, but now, having verified it, his skepticism had turned into admiration.

No sooner had the Black Tax Bill passed than they in the Western Suburbs Branch began investigating the Rodrigozki Group. Yet the information gathered over several months of investigation was nothing compared to the tip of the iceberg of what David had now provided, and how could he not be impressed by that.

"Good, go to the city bureau and talk to the court judge there, we'll hold the trial for this group tomorrow!"

"Ah? This..."

Hakim was stunned.

Firstly, to hold a trial for such a large group tomorrow seemed somewhat hasty.

Secondly, now that they had control over the group's lifeline, in the long term, this was like a goose that laid golden eggs. It would be a pity to slaughter it.

"Go on, it is very necessary for me."

David certainly knew that the Rodrigozki Group was like a goose that laid golden eggs.

But, having just started in his position, using this group to establish his authority and thus deter other criminal organizations within his jurisdiction was also very necessary.

Destroying the group would inevitably mean that other criminal organizations would take over their territory. With this precedent in place, any new drug trafficking group would surely pay their taxes to the Western Suburbs Branch honestly. Overall, taking down the Rodrigozki Group had its disadvantages, but the benefits would be more substantial.

Hakim wasn't foolish and quickly understood David's intent, promptly nodding and departing.

Soon after, the Western Suburb Branch brought down the largest drug trafficking group in its jurisdiction, and the news that this group would be in court the next day spread like wildfire.

And with this news, not just the Western Suburbs, but the whole of Los Angeles was shocked.

Many could guess that Director David, the newly appointed chief, was bound to make major moves, but no one anticipated that they would happen so quickly and that it would involve arresting the largest drug trafficking group and bringing them to trial the next day.

Overall, the entire city of Los Angeles, both the underworld and the legitimate world, were stunned by this news.

Beyond Los Angeles, as David was the chosen candidate of the "Creating Gods" program, his every move was closely followed by Washington D.C. Headquarters. Upon learning the news, the top brass there were equally astonished.

Donald also summoned his secretary and ordered, "Cancel all my plans for tomorrow morning. Also, notify Los Angeles that we need a live broadcast feed here at the Headquarters."

As the selected candidate of the "Creating Gods" program, David was now the face of the IRS, and this was his first case since taking office, a tremendously significant case at that.

If successful, it would certainly bring the IRS considerable prestige, but a failure would be just as humbling, so Donald couldn't help but keep a close eye on the situation. Explore more adventures at empire

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Meanwhile, across the ocean in Bear Country Saint Petersburg, within a certain holiday villa.

Amid the steam of the misty bath, a muscular man with a thick beard was immersed in the comforting hot water, gently holding a fine cigar, puffing away.

Just then, a bald-headed man in a suit came over and said, "Mr. Rodrigozki, there's been trouble in Los Angeles."

Upon hearing this, the hand holding the cigar of Rodrigozki stiffened, and he immediately asked, "Go on."

"According to the reports from there, the IRS has arrested Marcellus, Valenky... them, and there's also news that they'll be taken to court tomorrow."

At these words, Rodrigozki's face turned ashen, his eyes revealing deep doubt and anger. After a long pause, he finally spoke, "What exactly happened?"

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