CHAPTER ONE HUNDRED AND THIRTY ONE – THE FEDS ARE HERE

The next morning, Karina found herself sitting in a nondescript conference room, facing two FBI agents. Amanda Reeves sat beside her, a reassuring presence as Karina prepared to present her findings. "Ms. Zaslav," one of the agents began, "we appreciate you coming forward with this information. Can you walk us through what you've discovered?" Karina took a deep breath and began her presentation. She explained the patterns she had uncovered, the suspicious transactions, the coded emails. As she spoke, she could see the agents' expressions growing more serious. "And you're certain about the authenticity of these documents?" the second agent asked. Karina nodded. "Yes. I've verified their origins and cross-referenced them with other sources." For the next two hours, Karina answered their questions, providing additional details and clarifications. By the end, she felt emotionally and mentally drained. The lead agent leaned back in his chair. "Ms. Zaslav, I want to thank you for bring