Chapter 9 - Federal Prosecutors Step Into The High Stakes Investigation
At precisely nine o'clock the following morning, four federal agents in dark suits stepped out of the elevators on the fortieth floor.
The receptionist looked up in sheer terror as lead investigator Thomas showed his gold federal badge and federal search warrant.
“Federal Bureau of Investigation. We are here pursuant to a warrant for corporate records and asset seizure,” Agent Thomas announced loudly.
Before the receptionist could press the security buzzer, the agents walked past her desk and strode directly toward Marcus’s private office.
Marcus was standing by his shredder when the heavy oak door was pushed open without warning by the federal agents.
“Marcus Caldwell, you are being served with a federal grand jury indictment for wire fraud, embezzlement, and money laundering,” Thomas stated flatly.
Two agents moved swiftly forward, pulling Marcus away from his desk and placing steel handcuffs securely around his wrists.
“You can't do this! I demand to speak with my corporate counsel immediately!” Marcus shouted, his face turning crimson with furious panic.
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“Your corporate counsel resigned twenty minutes ago, Mr. Caldwell,” Agent Thomas replied calmly, escorting him toward the elevators.
Employees peered over their cubicle walls in stunned silence as the disgraced executive was paraded out of the office in handcuffs.
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