Conan: Chief of Rice Flower's Science Points

Chapter 70 Handing over the suspect?
Early in the morning on October 10, Shiraishi received another call from an unfamiliar number while driving to work.

The number was unfamiliar, but after the call was connected, the voice was familiar - it was Takagi, the secretary of Justice Minister Takamori!
"Director Shiraishi, regarding the Otani case, is the direction of your investigation a bit biased?" Takagi asked in a somewhat stiff voice.

Sure enough, the Ministry of Justice has already noticed that the direction of the Beika Agency's investigation is somewhat different from their "hints"!
After all, there are quite a few people in the Criminal Division alone, and the Criminal Division is not the only one in the agency who knows about this...

How long has Shiraishi been in office?
The Rice Flower Agency is not his independent kingdom. It is impossible that the Ministry of Justice cannot find out any information it wants to find out. It is even possible that someone has specially notified the Ministry of Justice!

Fortunately, in Shiraishi's opinion, the main detective in charge of the investigation was not the kind of person who would use such things to "pursue a future" for himself, so the Ministry of Justice only vaguely noticed it.

"Secretary Takagi, this is the case. This case involves a lot of people, and Vice Minister Otani must have hired a very powerful lawyer, so I have to investigate it thoroughly. I can't let it be the same as before. So my office specially investigated the fraud case behind this case, and now we have made some progress..."

Bai Shi did not say anything harsh right away, but wanted to calm the other party down first to avoid any further complications.

"What kind of fraud case is this? Chief Shiraishi, you need to prioritize. Didn't Shinjiro Otani admit to the murder? So sort out the useful testimony first, and then take him to identify the scene... Chief Shiraishi, you are the pride of the police. You don't need me to teach you these case handling procedures, right?"

Secretary Takagi was a little angry at Shiraishi's excuse, but... he was still cautious, so after saying something harsh, he immediately pulled back.

"Secretary Takagi, don't worry. I know that this case involves officials from the Ministry of Finance... My agency will investigate it properly and leave no doubts." Shiraishi seemed to make a promise, but he never said directly that he would prosecute Shinjiro Otani, and always emphasized "finding out the truth."

"That's good... The minister really has high hopes for you. I hope you won't let Minister Takamori down." Secretary Takagi's voice became even stiffer when he saw that Shiraishi was not giving in.

……

As soon as Shiraishi arrived at the police station and entered the office, he learned a piece of "good news".

"Director, we've found evidence that Kobayashi was involved in the fraud case and was the mastermind behind it... The decisive recording was found in the music box that Amano gave to his unborn child at his home!" Kunikida also knew that Shiraishi was very concerned about the progress of the case, so he came to report it as soon as possible.

The content of the recording was that Amano was unwilling to engage in illegal activities anymore because her child was about to be born, and she persuaded Kobayashi to return the money obtained from the fraud. After Amano threatened that he would surrender and report it, Kobayashi finally agreed.

"That's great... This conversation took place the night before the crime, right?" Shiraishi also breathed a sigh of relief.

"That's right. Although we only found evidence of a fraud case, we have already applied for an arrest warrant. I believe the suspect will reveal himself later." Kunikida had already applied for an "arrest warrant."

With this "recording", the evidence of fraud is already very clear, and of course an "arrest warrant" can be applied for - for Kunikida, if he can avoid making an emergency arrest, then don't make one, and he won't be in a hurry.

But hearing this...

Bai Shi suddenly seemed to think of something, and his expression froze as he asked, "Is it an arrest warrant for fraud?"

"It can't be said to be in name only... He was indeed arrested for fraud, and will be interrogated later to determine if there are other criminal offenses." Kunikida was very serious about this rule - this was not an arrest for another case!

Bai Shi didn't want to say this either. Instead, he closed his eyes in annoyance and immediately said, "Once the people are arrested, the investigation must be expedited!"

"Eh? Okay..." Kunikida still didn't understand what Shiraishi was so anxious about.

Kobayashi was soon brought back and entered the interrogation room. Shiraishi also came to watch the interrogation in person. The one conducting the interrogation was none other than Gen Seiji - before this, he had been following Kobayashi's lead under Shiraishi's orders!

However...the result was not beyond everyone's expectations!

Faced with the irrefutable evidence from the recording, Kobayashi had no way to deny the fraud, but he did not admit to the murder.

Although the content and time of the recording make Kobayashi a strong suspect, it cannot be said to be irrefutable evidence.

Most of the prisoners would put up a desperate resistance at this point, but since it has come to this point, generally speaking, whether it is digging up further evidence or breaking through her psychological defenses... it is only a matter of time before she confesses!

but……

dong dong dong-

At this time, Deputy Director Bichuan knocked on the door and came in. He went to the observation room outside the soundproof room and asked Shiraishi awkwardly, "Director, the second investigation section of the main store called and asked us to hand over the suspect Xiaolin."

Bichuan has been a police officer for more than 30 years, so of course he can sense that something is wrong here!
"What? Investigation Section 2? Why are they in such a hurry? This is not just a fraud case. The talent has just been caught, why are they in such a hurry?" Upon hearing this, Akasaka was quite annoyed with "Investigation Section 2".

Kunikida had already reacted...

"Director, Kobayashi's current arrest is indeed for fraud, and from the list we found, many of the victims of the fraud and the people who reported the case are not in our jurisdiction..." Kunikida finally understood why Shiraishi became anxious immediately after hearing the reason for applying for the "arrest warrant".

The Director had anticipated this!

After all, the "arrest warrant" was approved by the court, so it certainly cannot be hidden from "someone with ulterior motives".

The Second Investigation Division, which is in charge of the "fraud case", is now asking for the suspect to be handed over, which can be said to be what they deserve!
After all, in the case of the "fraud" that Kobayashi and Amano were involved in, only a small number of the victims were in the jurisdiction of the Beihua Police Station. This was a typical wide-area case in the Eastern Capital!
When the Mihua Police Department was investigating a murder case within its jurisdiction, and the suspect was being held in custody for "interrogation" in the police department, the Search Division had no legitimate reason and no authority to take him away directly. Even if they really came to take him away, there would be plenty of room for wrangling.

However, since he has been arrested on the charge of "fraud case" and this is not a case under the jurisdiction of the Beika Police Station, he should indeed be transferred to the Metropolitan Police Department's Second Investigation Division, which is in charge of "fraud cases"!

only……

"You come to ask for someone so soon... someone must be instigating you!" Akasaka said angrily.

"Detective Akasaka, please be careful with your words," Kunikida reminded him.

Bai Shi nodded and said, "Well, it should be handed over..."

"Director..." Akasaka was still a little unwilling at this time - no matter how you look at it, someone wanted to disrupt the investigation of the murder case.

"But there are transfer procedures for the transfer of suspects. Deputy Director Aikawa, ask the person in charge of the Second Investigation Division to bring the official documents. Um... Section Chief Kunikida, after you stamp them, ask them to come to me to stamp them."

Bai Shi said, turned around and walked away. When he reached the door, he paused and said, "I have work to do in the jurisdiction today. You should pay more attention to the case!"

Well, it's normal to transfer the suspect, but it's more normal to need procedures, and it's even more normal for Director Shiraishi to go out and perform his duties as a director and visit and inspect the area...

(End of this chapter)