Chapter 14 - Federal Marshals Issue Criminal Fraud Warrants
Before Roman could even process the humiliation of his board expulsion, the heavy glass doors of the conference room swung open wide.
Two armed federal marshals flanked the doorway, their expressions completely devoid of sympathy or professional hesitation.
“Roman Carter, you are under arrest for federal wire fraud, tax evasion, and conspiracy to commit corporate embezzlement,” the lead marshal declared.
The heavy steel handcuffs clicked sharply around his wrists, biting painfully into his skin as his arms were yanked behind his back.
“This is a mistake! Do you know who I am?! I demand to make a phone call to my legal counsel right now!” Roman shouted frantically.
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“Your lawyers dropped your retainer three minutes ago, Mr. Carter; let’s walk,” the marshal replied firmly, guiding him toward the service exit.
Camera flashes blinded him as he was led through the underground garage, the flashing red and blue lights reflecting off his designer suit.
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