American Tax Officer

The main deployment was actually already known by those present at the Western Suburbs Branch.

That was to launch a large-scale tax investigation against Hollywood.

However, given Hollywood's scale, and the sheer size of the industries involved, this investigation was clearly not something that could be resolved quickly.

Thus, according to David's plan, he intended to first 'clean house' within all the criminal gangs and organizations in his jurisdiction, setting off a blaze as the new official took charge.

"Alright, my initial deployment is just that, no objections, right?"

With that, David looked around at everyone below him.

The people from the Western Suburb Branch glanced at each other and around the room, but in the end, no one stood up to express any objections.

"Good, since there are no objections, let's adjourn the meeting and get ready for work!"

The people in the conference room got up and left one after another, and before long only David and Keanu and others remained.

Nisen was the first to speak, "Director, during our introduction ceremony, Deputy Chief Muriel seemed a bit dissatisfied."

"That's normal."

Before David arrived, the Western Suburbs Branch was essentially controlled by Muriel, and now that David had taken over, not to mention that David had also inserted so many of his own people at once, it was a major check on Muriel, who would have been surprised if they were pleased.

"Forget about him. The introductory ceremony is over. You have half a day to sort out settling in and familiarizing yourself with your personnel, and we'll officially start operations tomorrow."

"Understood."

...

Back in his own office, David continued to review the data on the major criminal gangs in the Western Suburb.

The Western Suburb, as a large district of Los Angeles, had a thriving drug trade, and according to investigations, the drug deals here were controlled by a person named Rodrigozki.

According to the files, the case had already been closed and archived; this Rodrigozki would be paying the Western Suburbs Branch three million US dollars in taxes each month starting from February.

As for the person initially in charge of this case, it was Deputy Chief Muriel.

However, speaking of that, three million? What kind of international joke is this?

When David was investigating the head of the Mexico Gang, Zimmerman, in Las Vegas, he alone had to pay tens of millions in taxes.

And now Rodrigozki, who controlled such a huge market in the Western Suburbs, only paid three million in taxes to the Western Suburbs Branch?

This case definitely needed to be reopened and thoroughly inspected!

Firstly, David believed Rodrigozki had definitely underreported a substantial amount of taxes.

Secondly, this case was personally overseen by Deputy Chief Muriel.

If he reopened this case and achieved major results, not only would he establish authority for himself, but he could also take the opportunity to knock Muriel down a peg, killing two birds with one stone.

Thinking of this, he immediately picked up the office phone, called Hakim in, and instructed, "Where is Rodrigozki?"

Hakim was initially startled, then hurriedly replied, "His whereabouts are somewhat erratic, what's the matter, Director David?"

"I think the case involving Rodrigozki wasn't investigated thoroughly; I want to restart the investigation. Go check on him or notify Rodrigozki that I want to have a talk with him."

"This... Director David, these Bear Countrymen are not easy to deal with. It's already quite remarkable that they pay taxes every month, and besides... this case has already been closed and archived."

Hakim seemed rather troubled.

David's expression turned cold as he responded, "What, who decided that an archived case means it's closed? Or do you think because I've just taken office, what I say doesn't carry weight?"

"Of course not, I'll go check on it now."

Hakim's forehead was covered in cold sweat; had it not been for David sparing him, he would have already been packing up along with his former colleagues. So, how could he dare argue any further? He immediately turned around and left the office.

At the same time, in Deputy Chief Muriel's office.

"Deputy Chief, this Director David has just taken office and has already placed so many of his own people, and nearly all of them were transferred from Nevada State. It looks like he's trying to make the Western Suburbs Branch his stronghold."

"Don't talk nonsense. Director David is a chosen one of the Deification Project. Since he has been transferred to our branch as the director, it means he has the authority. So don't speak of such divisive things ever again!"

As Muriel's secretary, Jaraba had his days of influence while Muriel controlled the Western Suburbs Branch.

But now with David's arrival, he was back to square one, naturally dissatisfied.

As they talked, a Chief Tax Officer suddenly barged in and said, "Bad news, Deputy Chief Muriel, I've just received word that the director wants to reopen the investigation into Rodrigozki's case."

"What!"

Upon hearing this, both Muriel and Jaraba were stunned.

But quickly, Jaraba was the first to recover, saying in utter dissatisfaction, "The case is already closed, what's there to investigate?"

"The director said he thinks the case hasn't been thoroughly investigated."

Jaraba turned to look at Muriel and said, "Deputy Chief, this isn't about the case being unclear, it's definitely targeted at you. He just wants to use this case to put you in your place."

At this moment, Muriel's face was tight with a grim expression.

He wasn't a fool; he had overseen and filed the case, and reopening the investigation now, whether aimed at him or not, would certainly damage his standing within the department if something substantial was found.