Chapter 13 - Financial Audits Expose Systemic Extortion
Back in the communications hub, financial experts from the Pentagon began tracing the digital money flows across state lines.
The extorted stipends from hundreds of recruits had been funneled through offshore shell companies in the Caribbean.
“It wasn't just pocket change, Colonel; they stole over two million dollars in targeted soldier fees over five years,” an auditor reported.
Elena shook her head in quiet disbelief at the sheer scale of greed operating within an active military installation.
“Every single dollar will be recovered and returned to the families who earned it through honest service,” Elena vowed.
The audit logs also revealed that similar corruption rings might be operating at three other regional training camps.
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She made a mental note to initiate multi-camp investigations as soon as the paperwork for Camp Vora was finalized.
Corruption thrives in the dark, but dedicated oversight was designed to burn away the shadows completely.
