American Tax Officer

Chapter 833: Chapter 417: Long Time No See Stevenson_2

“Good.”

Stevenson’s smile grew even brighter upon hearing this.

After he secured the senatorial seat and took another swipe at boosting his political achievements, he planned to use this as a springboard to run for President. Should he succeed, he would become the most powerful man in America.

By then, if The Big Three Groups controlled Congress, he would need only one executive order to dismantle the Internal Revenue Service. David would then be in for a challenging time!

“Mr. Stevenson…”

As Stevenson was fantasizing about his bright future, a staff member burst in with an alarmed shout and said, “Just now, a news outlet under News Group has released a report, revealing… revealing…”

The person hesitated in the face of Stevenson, not daring to continue.

“Revealed what?!”

Stevenson’s smile vanished— he sensed trouble.

“They revealed information that you are suspected of collaborating with criminals and accepting illegal campaign funds…”

“What did you say!”

Stevenson shot up from his seat, then demanded, “Show me the news!”

The man immediately went to the computer, opened a media channel, and rolled back to the previous broadcast.

Soon, Stevenson saw the exposed data on the screen, which turned his face ashen.

Meanwhile, at the New York City Police Department,

recently, the NYPD had launched a crime-fighting operation named ‘Thunderbolt,’ and today was the press conference announcing this operation, with many media reporters gathered.

“I believe everyone has seen the results of our efforts, and this is just the beginning. As the acting director of the New York City Police Department, I pledge to reduce the crime rate in the city to a historical low. That’s my promise!”

On stage, Director Kang Gua, who had become the acting director since the midterm elections, spoke proudly.

Below, the reporters occasionally responded with praise and cheers, further exciting him and intensifying his speech.

While everyone at the scene was engrossed, unnoticed, a group of people walked in.

Leading the group was none other than David.

[Name: Kang Gua Dorna.]

[Occupation: Acting Director, New York City Police Department.]

[Monthly Income: 18,000 US dollars.]

[Gray Income: 2.86 million US dollars.]

[Detailed Income Information: December 7, profited 100,000 US dollars from corporate benefits; December 8… January 8, received 2 million US dollars from Stevenson…]

[Tax Due:…]

The information briefly flashed before David’s eyes, matching what he had previously learned.

Because he aimed to secure the votes of New York State criminals, Stevenson’s team naturally had to cooperate with these groups.

First, Stevenson had contacted some criminal gang leaders in the state to manage this.

Of course, the numerous criminals in New York State could not be fully controlled by just a few gang leaders.

Aside from that, Stevenson had also approached the then Deputy Director Kang Gua, to initiate the crime fighting operation.

The operation, ostensibly aimed at fighting crime, had the true goal of targeting criminals unwilling to vote for Stevenson.

Once the police carried out such an operation, the criminals would naturally know their place and obediently cast their votes for Stevenson!

With this thought in mind, David took out a pen and paper, wrote a note, tore it off, and handed it to Manson, saying, “Go ahead, call me when it’s done!”

“Alright, leave it to me, Chief Inspector!”

Manson took the note and left excitedly.

During the following time, David and his companions quietly watched Kang Gua perform on stage.

It must be said, this guy indeed had some talent for performing. First, he attributed all the merits of this operation to himself, subtly posing as Philadelphia’s savior.

Then, he constantly and subtly promoted that this operation was also supported by the senatorial candidate Steven, which in effect, boosted Stevenson’s public support ratings.

“Support Director Kang Gua’s actions!”

“Director Kang Gua will be our crime buster in New York. Under the leadership of our new director, New York will surely revive, and the crime rate will gradually be lower than Chicago, Los Angeles…”

“Not only is this operation supported by Director Kang Gua, but our New York senatorial candidate Stevenson is also quietly backing it. We must give both of them a thumbs-up!”

The unsuspecting media reporters kept vigorously expressing their support.

And although the online audience couldn’t be there to support in person, they continuously endorsed this positive action on social platforms!

Meanwhile, David received a phone call and then left with Jerry and Larin.

Soon after, just as Kang Gua took a sip of water to moisten his throat before continuing his performance, he suddenly saw a group of people dressed in the Internal Revenue Service uniforms storming in, which utterly baffled him.

“Hey, isn’t this the IRS? What’s going on?”

“No, why would IRS agents come to the police department?”

“…

The media also noticed the arrival of the IRS inspectors, and they all began to discuss it, unable to understand what was happening.

“Stop, what do you mean by striding into our IRS like that?”

As the IRS group approached, the New York City Police Department personnel also went up to meet them.

“What do you mean?”

The team leader was none other than Nehem, the Deputy Director of the Manhattan National Tax Bureau. With a slight smirk, he said, “We now suspect that your acting director, Kang Gua, is involved in tax evasion. So, we are here to take him back for an investigation!”

“What, Director Kang Gua evading taxes?”

“How could that be? Kang Gua is our hero, a great savior. How could he possibly evade taxes!”

“The IRS must be mistaken. Our acting director of the New York City Police Department, involved in tax evasion? That’s impossible!”

Upon hearing this, the scene instantly became chaotic.

Many showed disbelief.

Just a moment ago, Kang Gua had been embodying the righteous savior of New York.

It would be utterly ludicrous if he were to be arrested for suspected tax evasion the next second!

“Nehem, what do you mean by this? You say our director is suspected of tax evasion; do you have evidence? Do you realize that we are the department maintaining law and order in New York, and if you come here baselessly, can you take responsibility for the impact it might have on our police image?”

The New York Police Department personnel were naturally indignant and also shouted rebukes.

“Of course, how could we dare to come here if we had no evidence?”

Nehem turned toward Kang Gua and continued, “Director Kang Gua, please come with us!”

At this point, Kang Gua’s expression darkened, and after a mental struggle, he pretended to be innocent and said, “Since the Tax Bureau is here, I am naturally willing to cooperate with the investigation. But don’t worry, everyone; the innocent shall clear themselves. I will be okay and will soon be out to continue fighting crime!”

It must be said, the image Kang Gua had established was indeed very upright, and now with his innocent demeanor, he instantly resonated with the media reporters and the audience.

Numerous people still loudly voiced their support for him.

Some even openly scolded the IRS, believing that the IRS had arrested someone without understanding the situation properly.