American tax officials

Chapter 97: Can a reservation really protect you?

David didn't bother arguing with him, so he simply took out his phone, found the number for the Las Vegas office of the Immigration Bureau, and dialed it.

The call was quickly answered, and a woman's voice came from the other end: "Hello, this is the Las Vegas Immigration Office. How can I help you?"

David turned on the speakerphone and said into the phone, "I'm David, the tax chief of the IRS Lake District Office, my ID number is XXXX..."

"Hello, Tax Chief David, how can I help you?"

"Could you look up the names Waris Nick, Bailey Pritch, and Julie Pritch for me? They're residents of the Las Vegas Lake District, and their former nationality was Somalia!"

"Hold on……"

大约1分钟的样子，电话那头的声音再次响起：「华丽丝·尼克，2019年1月7日获得美利坚永久绿卡，USCIS码为783-663-135，贝利·普利奇，2019年1月7日获得美利坚永久国籍，USCIS码为783-663-136，朱莉·普利奇，2019年1月7日获得美利坚永久国籍，USCIS号码为783-663-137……」

Iman, who was already anxious, became even more worried after hearing the data on the other end of the phone.

He was naturally aware of the dates his wife and children received their green cards, as well as their USCIS numbers, and knew that the person on the other end was indeed from the immigration office.

He quickly interrupted, "What are you going to do?"

David ignored him and continued speaking into the phone, "We're currently investigating a tax evasion case, and these three are the beneficiaries. Could you help me apply to cancel their green cards?"

The IRS investigates tax evasion, so he couldn't use murder as a pretext; he could only use the charge of tax evasion.

"Please wait a moment, I need to report to my supervisor..."

Meanwhile, at the Las Vegas Immigration Office.

The operator immediately reported the conversation with David to a bald man.

After a moment's thought, the bald man went to the computer and retrieved information on the three women, including Waris and Nick.

"Former nationality, Somalia..."

As the head of the immigration office, he could tell at a glance that this Waris Nick had definitely not immigrated through normal channels.

Under normal circumstances, they would absolutely not be eligible to obtain a U.S. green card!

But why have all three of them won now?

There's only one reason!

Then someone must have used some illegal means to help these three people obtain it!

Since it was obtained through illegal means, and now the IRS is asking for my cooperation, there's no reason to hesitate!

He made his choice immediately, picked up the phone, and said, "Hello, Tax Chief David, this is the head of the Las Vegas Immigration Bureau. Regarding your application to cancel the green cards of Waris Nick, Bailey Pritch, and Julie Pritch, we can proceed immediately. Please confirm again!"

In the ward.

David didn't reply this time, but instead placed the phone in front of Iman, indicating that the decision was in his hands!

At this moment, Iman was not only in great agony, but also felt a deep sense of despair.

He wanted to obtain a green card.

After nearly two years of working for Virginia and enduring countless bloody nights, I finally obtained this permanent residency status.

What David never expected was that a single phone call could destroy the identity he had worked so hard to obtain!

This also made him realize that no matter how ruthless he was or how many people he killed, he was still just a nobody in this world.

The fate of ordinary people is forever in the hands of those in high positions!

David put away the phone, realizing that Iman had no other choice. He then said into the phone, "I'm sorry, sir, I think we need to investigate the case further. The cancellation will be postponed for now."

His words were actually telling Iman, "I can make it impossible for you and your family to live in America anytime!"

Iman understood perfectly, but endless pain and torment still lingered in his heart.

"Okay, Tax Chief David, just contact us if you need anything!"

After ending the call, David looked at him and asked, "Mr. Iman, now you know whether we have that authority or not, right?"

Iman looked conflicted, then asked, feigning ignorance, "What do you want me to do?"

"I need you to step forward and testify against the person who ordered you to assassinate me!"

"If I do this, neither I nor my family will survive..."

"If you cooperate, I can promise to protect you and your family until we officially destroy the Dieter Group. Then you can have your family move to another place; they'll be safe!"

Iman remained silent for nearly two minutes before replying, "I have three conditions!"

Tell me about it.

"First, barring any unforeseen circumstances, my family should be under Virginia's control right now. I need you to rescue them!"

"no problem!"

"Secondly, if I come forward to testify, I'll lose my job, and I'll need a fee for doing so!"

David shook his head and replied, "A warrant is out of the question, but we can apply for welfare for your wife and children. Like other American citizens, they'll receive $400 a week, which should be enough to support you!"

Iman wasn't entirely satisfied with this, but he didn't press the matter further. He continued, "Thirdly, after making the incriminating statement, I want to atone for my crime by not going to jail!"

"That's impossible!"

Although killing him was not Iman's intention, it would be a joke if Iman could get away with murdering IRS agents.

David added, "The IRS needs to maintain its dignity, but I can assure you that you'll only serve a maximum of 7 years, and if you behave well, you might be able to get out in 5 years!"

After a few more minutes of silence, Iman gritted his teeth and answered, "Okay!"

They only serve 5 to 7 years in prison.

Their family won't have their green cards revoked and be deported, and they can also receive a weekly allowance. In this situation where they have no other choice, it seems to be the best option!

David stood up and said to Nissen, "It's not safe here. Help him tidy up and find another place to keep an eye on him!"

This is the assassin who tried to kill him, and the witness. Dieter may be stupid, but it's impossible that none of his men are unaware of this.

It would be troublesome if they were silenced.

So it's really necessary to move him to a different place to be looked after!

"receive!"

David opened the door, and He Wei and Balk, who were guarding outside, immediately came in. When they saw Nissen packing his things, they quickly asked, "Tax Chief David, what's going on?"

"Our IRS is taking this person away!"

Wade's face darkened, and after a moment's hesitation, he said, "Chief Tax Officer David, this is an armed assault case, which should fall under our police department's jurisdiction!"

David looked at him and demanded, "Why do you think he attacked me with a gun?"

"Well... I need to investigate to find out!"

Wade certainly wouldn't dare to say anything reckless.

"I've investigated. He was acting under someone's instructions. Since he was acting under someone's instructions, he must have received money. Since he received money, he didn't pay taxes. So, is there any problem with our IRS taking him in?"

The two were speechless after hearing these words.

What David said seemed to make sense, but their sheriff had already instructed them that this man had to be kept under surveillance.

They naturally couldn't just let David take him away like that.

Wade then countered, "Regarding tax evasion... we don't know, but he committed violence in the street, which many citizens witnessed. If we don't arrest him, we can't explain it to the citizens..."

"Explain yourself! You still haven't given the IRS an explanation for what happened!"

David interrupted them abruptly, saying, "I'm taking him with me now. If there are any problems, have your sheriff come find me!"

After saying that, David didn't give them a chance to continue arguing and simply turned and left.

As for Balk and Wade, they exchanged a grim glance.

Finally, Wade took out his phone and called Smith.

……

When I got back to the station.

Besides Simmons and Ariel, who were already there, Bucky and the rest of the team members also arrived.

They were among the first to come forward and express their concern over David's attack.

Then, another inspector from the team, named Kolclaff, arrived late and said, "Tax Chief, according to my information, that damned bastard Dieter has already escaped back to the reservation!"

Upon hearing this, Bucky and the others all turned pale.

The Indian reservation is almost like an independent kingdom.

Within their reserves, they have independent jurisdiction, management rights, and various other rights.

Generally speaking, no law enforcement agency has the authority to enforce the law within their reserved areas unless special circumstances are involved or special permits are obtained.

The current involvement in the tax evasion scandal and the assassination of the IRS chief of taxation is a special case, and they are entitled to investigate.

However, the Indian reservation was never under their jurisdiction in the Lake District. Tens of thousands of Indians lived there, and there were still great obstacles and dangers for them if they wanted to go there to investigate.

"Damn it, Kolcliffe, why weren't you keeping an eye on him!"

Bucky was somewhat angry, and he clearly knew how troublesome it would be to apprehend Dieter if he returned to the reservation.

"By the time I received the news, he had already driven out of town..."

The inspector, named Kolclaff, felt somewhat aggrieved.

He was indeed in charge of keeping an eye on Dieter, but he didn't expect the guy to be so crazy as to dare send someone to assassinate their tax chief.

Moreover, the reserve wasn't far away, only about 40 kilometers away. By the time he realized what was happening and tried to intercept them, it was already too late.

"He's just going to a reserve, not paradise. It's okay, he can't escape it!"

David wasn't too worried.

While it's true that Indian reservations are practically independent kingdoms, don't forget that their IRS has armed forces.

Dieter has now fled back to the reservation, but if his uncle, the Indian chief, insists on protecting him...

At worst, we can request to deploy armed forces and show these Native Americans the 'muscle' of their IRS.

He didn't believe that the chief was so stubborn as to continue protecting him!

David looked at Bucky and said, "By the way, there's something I need you to do. Iman has a wife and two children named..."

"I understand. I will find them and bring them under control!"

Bucky nodded and then walked out.

David looked at the remaining group and said, "It's getting late, you should all go back and rest. There's a lot to do tomorrow!"

"And what about you, Chief Tax Officer?"

The team members showed concern again. David had just been assassinated. Who knew if Dieter, having failed in his first attack, would resort to desperate measures and launch another.

"I'll just stay at the station for the night!"

Ever since Namachi came to his door last time, David has been planning to move.

Now that he had been ambushed again, his resolve was strengthened.

"The bureau? That won't do. How about this, Chief Tax, I have a room at home, why don't you come to my place?"

"I also have rooms at home. If you don't mind, you can come to my place. It's safer and we can look out for each other."

"..."

The team members extended invitations one after another.

"No need, I'll just stay at the station. It'll only be for one night!"

Seeing David's determination, the others didn't say anything more. They could only tell David to contact them if he needed anything, and then they all left.

The next morning.

David woke up in his office and the first thing he did was call a real estate company to ask them to find him a house near the Lake District IRS office.

Then they arrived at the director's office and knocked on the door.

"Please come in!"

Seeing David walk in, William put on a kind and approachable expression, but when he noticed that David didn't seem to have slept well, he quickly asked with concern, "What's wrong, Tax Chief David? Have you been working too hard lately? Should I give you a couple of days off?"

"No need. Something happened yesterday that I need to report to you, Director."

William asked curiously, "Oh? What's going on?"

"When I got home yesterday..."

David recounted the attack.

After hearing what he said, William was stunned. He hadn't expected Dieter to be so bold as to attempt to assassinate someone from the IRS.

He then angrily replied, "Damn it, this Dieter has a death wish! He actually dared to use assassination! Where is he now? Arrest him immediately!"

"He must have gotten wind of it and quickly fled back to their Native American reservation!"

David had thought it through. Given Dieter's intelligence, if he had the guts to assassinate him, there was no reason for him to be so cowardly as to run away.

He must have been instructed or pressured by someone behind the scenes to quickly flee back to the reservation.

"They escaped back to the reservation?"

William frowned, clearly wanting to avoid the trouble of arresting people on the reservation, and then asked, "Is there a complete chain of evidence regarding his assassination attempt on you?"

"I've basically taken care of the assassin; he'll testify. Also, one of Dieter's key confidants has surrendered. With another thorough investigation, whether it's tax evasion or assassination, we'll have a complete chain of evidence!"

Hearing that there was a complete chain of evidence, William had no more reservations and immediately said menacingly, "Fine, then send a message to Chief Gar, tell him to hand over the people first. If he doesn't, then apply to the state bureau to deploy armed forces and bring them to their tribe!"

"Chief, there's no rush. Dieter is on the reservation; he can't fly there. What we need to do now is take stock of his assets in the Lake District. We can't let him dispose of or transfer them!"

William thought about it and agreed.

The person is on the reservation and can't run away, but if the other party transfers their assets, then it will be troublesome.

They want to arrest people, but they definitely want to collect taxes too!

He nodded and said, "Okay, then let's do it your way. Just let me know if there are any problems or progress!"

"clear!"

When they returned to the office, all eight members of the team had already arrived.

Serena spoke first: "Tax Chief David, I heard you were attacked yesterday, are you alright?"

David hadn't informed him about what happened last night.

The other members of the team also knew that this young lady from a wealthy family wasn't really there to be an inspector, so naturally no one notified her.

"It's alright, thank you for your concern, Serena."

David looked at Nissen and asked, "How's it going? Any problems on your end?"

Nissen replied, "I've taken good care of him and he's safe. But last night I received a notification that two people of unknown origin went to the hospital to inquire about him. Luckily, Chief Tax Officer, you moved him in time, otherwise, something unexpected might have happened!"

Hearing this, David was also glad he had made a wise decision last night, and then looked at Bucky and asked, "Any clues about that guy's wife and kids?"

"I checked, and they weren't found at their home or other places they might frequent. They're probably being held captive and hidden by Dieter's men!"

David's face darkened, and he replied, "Call someone in the CIA and ask them for help with this!"

Intelligence gathering is one of the CIA's strengths, so if they investigate, it should be faster than their own system.

The CIA has something on them, so they'd probably be 'happy' to help.

"receive!"

David looked at Ariel and asked, "Any results with those accounts I asked you to check yesterday?"

"We checked with the tax chief, and it is indeed Dieter's account. The total value of the accounts is approximately $1500 million."

"Has the application to freeze the account been submitted?"

"The application has been submitted; the freeze process can begin now!"

David nodded, then took a slip of paper from the drawer, handed it to Nissen, and said, "This is a warehouse that Sapir gave me last night. Take your men and go seal it off first, and take control of the goods and cash!"

"Yes."

Nissen immediately left with his men, and soon only Serena remained on the scene. Because everyone else had received a mission while she had not, she felt somewhat awkward.

David noticed her embarrassment and said, "Go find Ariel and have her teach you how to apply to freeze your account and funds."

"good……"

Serena felt as if she had been granted a pardon and immediately turned and left.

(End of this chapter)