[257] Alliance Pato 2
『We investigated the situation in which a large amount of KRW 100 billion was hidden in an international bank in Labuan, Malaysia, which is said to be a slush fund reservoir.
Let me tell you what I have researched so far.
This slush fund is the owner of one of the country’s leading conglomerates. The actual owner of the funds is not a corporation, but an individual owner.
” A large amount of money was siphoned off under the pretext of buying a non-existent ghost overseas company, and the prosecution is already tracking down related documents.
This slush fund appears to have been created during the IMF financial crisis…]
『The owner of this account will be summoned soon, and I would like to say once again that there is a high probability that he will be converted into a suspect.』
Turn off the TV and pick up a bottle.
“Your head hurts. President.”
Biting his lip, the prosecutor general raised his glass and took a drink.
“I did a surprise show like that in the afternoon and went diving. Since the discipline of the Prosecutor’s Office has gone this far, is it enough to say that Won-pyeong Prosecutor secretly held a press conference before going on air and publicizing his face before opening a business?”
The prosecutor general, who had put down his glass without drinking, began to look at me with suspicious eyes.
“Anyway, the district attorney will take care of it. By the way if…?”
“why? Is the owner of that account the Sunyang Group?”
“Didn’t you ask to meet me because you foresaw the interview? By selling even the deceased president?”
“Did you just hear? This is the money stolen from the IMF. I was a freshman in college at the time. Would I have had time to make that much money?”
“I mean, that’s not what I meant, but I mean that I came out on behalf of Vice Chairman Jin Young-ki. Or the vibrator vice president?”
When I didn’t answer, he hit me on the forehead.
“this! It must have been the account of the deceased Chairman Jin. That’s why he said he would convey the words the president left…”
“No. President. I asked to see the president for something else.”
He also gave him the same kind of note as the Minister of Justice.
“You seem to have built a relationship with my grandfather since his days as a chief prosecutor.”
The Prosecutor General’s reaction was no different from that of the Minister of Justice.
At first, I was surprised and embarrassed, but soon I had doubts and asked several questions, and I repeated what I had said to the Minister of Justice.
The president seemed relieved that the secret relationship he had maintained so far continued, and seemed rather fortunate that I, rather than my aggressive uncle, took over the job.
“This is a bit embarrassing, but I have to say it. I will leave it up to you.”
“He says everything. He is going to do bigger things in the future, so I hope I can be of some help.”
“Is there anything big left for me? The end of the prosecutor’s office is the president, but since you’ve seen the end, all that’s left is to go down.”
“It can’t be. The other day, I met with the Minister of Justice, and he said that the reorganization of the cabinet is imminent. Of course, the Minister of Justice also participates in the reorganization. Therefore, it is not impossible for you to join the cabinet if you have the will.”
“Oh, what is the Minister Ungamsaengsim…”
Even if he pretended not to be interested, he did not miss the change in his eyes.
“Since he has already passed the confirmation hearing in the National Assembly, the verification has been completed. From the perspective of the Blue House, it is definitely number one.”
This made the president’s ears amused. Now is the time to ask.
“By the way, President. Couldn’t you just ignore that 100 billion slush fund case for a while?”
“What is that…?”
He blinked for a second, then hit his knee.
“also! This is about the sheep!”
“well? It’s something we don’t know yet. Probably the first person to ask the president to cover up this investigation. He must be the owner of the slush fund account. I’m asking you not to cover it… It’s a little different, right?”
The president, who had been silent for a while with a frown on his face, slowly relaxed his expression.
“Do you know what it means to know a lot of things you shouldn’t know?”
Suddenly, out of nowhere, what do you want to say?
“That young prosecutor who just appeared on the news thinks like this. It means you are becoming more and more important.”
“In fact, they didn’t even know it was getting more and more dangerous.”
“I know you well. Showing no curiosity about things you don’t need to know is the secret to lasting a long time.”
A smile spread across the Attorney General’s face.
“Can I just pretend I don’t know?”
“That’s right. The president cannot stop the prosecutor in charge from conducting an investigation. That’s enough.”
“Then when should I cover it?”
“I will contact you separately.”
“But know this one thing. Covered incidents will one day raise their heads and come up again. At that time, I will not be in the position of the Attorney General. I might not be able to stop it.”
“The statute of limitations is three years. Leave it to soak and take it out when it is well cooked. By then, the president may be the minister of justice. It is enough for me to write now.”
“Are you going to take a bite and leave it to me? haha.”
“It’s a billion dollars. No matter how much I eat, it won’t show signs of shrinkage.”
“It looks like I received a lot of presents today… I feel sorry for just having to stay still.”
Those who hold power always have to feel sorry for those who hold money. It is their privilege to receive much and give little.
“It was my grandfather’s teaching not to burden yourself. You don’t have to worry about it.”
After the exchange of accounts, we raised our glasses. Isn’t this a successful transaction?
* * *
Vibrator Vice Chairman’s anxious heart was revealed by the number of missed calls. I just stared at my cell phone that was constantly ringing with great pleasure.
The one who comes is below.
I need to get my uncle to break his pride and come to my room.
Even mutts bark loudly when they are in their own yard.
While I was leisurely playing on the swivel chair, the door suddenly opened and the vice chairman of the vibrator appeared.
“you…!”
“Oh, uncle. What are you doing? So far?”
“Why aren’t you answering the phone?”
“Did you call? Did you make it vibrate? I didn’t hear I was packing my things.”
“what? load?”
“yes. Didn’t you say you’d be kicked out next week? So I’m packing my things.”
Vibrator vice president looked around my room and screamed.
“Are you kidding me right now? There is no trace of packing!”
I pointed to my desk.
There is only toothpaste and a toothbrush lying there.
“I don’t use this office often, so no matter how much I search, that’s all.”
My second eldest father was one of the few people in my family who honed his personality.
It wouldn’t be strange if my nephew, a young blue-eyed nephew, threw something or even grabbed my collar and shook it, but all he did was tremble with his clenched fist.
“Oh sorry. Please sit down. You seem to have a lot to say…”
The second eldest father glared at me until his rough breathing subsided and sat down on the sofa.
“I saw the news.”
“You see. Isn’t it news that would have been a big deal if we missed it?”
“Are you stupid?”
My uncle glared at me laughing round and round as if he were going to kill me, but his voice had already calmed down.
“Does it look like that?”
“Is this the judge? You meant to throw Labuan’s slush fund materials to the prosecution and die together? Is that a way to blackmail me?”
“Do you really see me as an idiot? The prosecution knows how the slush fund was created. Did they really investigate and find it?”
“You must have prepared. Are the papers still in your hands? Or… it could be a bluff.”
“Why is anyone like this who knows very well that if you guess what you want to believe, it will end in mere consolation? Look at reality.”
“reality? You are making a big mistake. Even if there are documents, just say I don’t know. Besides, the slush fund is in your hands. You are the first target of the prosecution’s investigation. If you thought it would start with you and come to me, you are still a child. The investigation is your first and last. It’s like you’ve dug your own grave.”
He said it confidently, but the uneasiness remained on his face. I know I’m not that stupid of an idiot.
“Why do you think I am the first target? I couldn’t even look at the slush fund of 100 billion won? Oh, I’ll correct it. I watched.”
Uneasiness deepened on my uncle’s face, probably because of my confident expression and the words “just watching.”
“The money remains dormant in the bank. I couldn’t find or move the money. There is no trace of me anywhere.”
Finally, his face went white. Of course, I can’t even open my mouth.
“There are documents for the purchase of a South American ghost company during the IMF, and the two employees who worked on it are living in a foreign country. Of course, in a state where you can testify at any time. And the bank cards and accounts are all in my hands, so I can’t erase the money.”
“You… you from the beginning…?”
“Would you have thought of that from the beginning? I didn’t really need the money, so I just left it alone. I didn’t even know you could use it like this.”
He pretended to be innocent, but he didn’t seem to believe it. Hiding all kinds of data and witnesses in advance is proof that it was conspired from the beginning.
But my uncle didn’t ask anymore. This is because he is a person who knows that the priority is to solve the future, not the past.
“Because of you, the life of the prosecutor who appeared on the news today will be ruined.”
After a while, my uncle opened his mouth and sent me a strong warning.
“Because of the prosecutor’s hasty investigation, obsessed with the desire for success, he will be branded as a person who has tarnished the honor of the owner of a leading domestic company and will not be able to practice as a lawyer.”
Did he think that this trick would work for me too? Or is there no way out other than this?
“Uncle. Do you think it will work this time to hide the root of the issue by turning a factory worker into a bad guy? Opponents are different.”
“There is no difference between a prosecutor and a factory worker and me!”
“I am behind that inspection. I have the power to make that swordsman a star. You forgot. Who is the person in power who holds and shakes half of the media in our country!”
Again, his face went white.
It was only now that I remembered the existence of my father and his younger brother who had no involvement in the group.
“A courageous prosecutor who stands up to the Sunyang Group, the absolute power of Korea. A righteous prosecutor who resisted all kinds of temptations and uncovered corporate corruption. An honorable prosecutor who returned 100 billion slush funds to the national treasury. If you show up on variety shows for just one week, you will become a national hero. As you may know, viewership ratings for entertainment programs are much higher than for news.”
My uncle must have realized that if he was defeated even once in the war between the press and public opinion, all of his arguments would be turned into excuses for corrupt conglomerates.
“There is still time. Until next week’s board meeting, I’m going to make that prosecutor a star, so Uncle Dad, try to make him the world’s bastard. Let’s see who wins. Oh, just keep in mind one thing. The people of this country still trust the mouth of the prosecutor more than the mouth of the conglomerate.”
I left my uncle who was sitting blankly and stood up.
“I hope you think carefully about what stance you should take on the board.”
He stuffed the toothpaste and toothbrush on the desk into his pocket and threw out a final warning. His face was still white.
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