He wondered how his secret accounts had been discovered by the tax authorities.
It wouldn't be surprising if Sapir had fallen into the hands of the tax authorities.
Because within their group, the money laundering business was entirely managed by Sapir alone.
Thinking of this, Baldwin's mood became complicated.
A few days ago when the tax authorities swept through their group, he had tried contacting Sapir repeatedly but found it impossible to get in touch.
He had thought at the time that Sapir had gotten wind of the situation and fled first.
But unexpectedly, Sapir had ended up in the hands of the tax authorities.
And now, judging from David's tone and the accounts in front of him, it could be deduced that Sapir had probably succumbed to the tax authorities' pressure!
"Our tax authority is fair in its dealings, we are not bandits, nor robbers. As long as you do as I say, we will neither take your money by force nor freeze it. Just pay the taxes you owe, and you will still have the right to use it. What do you think?"
Baldwin fell silent.
Why had he joined the Ditter Group, doing dangerous work, if not for money?
These accounts contained his life's savings.
If they were confiscated by the tax authority, it would be more painful than death!
But what the tax authority was asking him to do now was to betray Ditter...
To be honest, he certainly wasn't as loyal to Ditter as he claimed to be.
Over the years, Ditter had treated him like a workhorse.
About ten minutes later, he came back with two men, who were two of Ditter's top enforcers, named Biden and Gustav.
Although they had never actually seen David, they had already imprinted his image in their minds through photographs.
Therefore, upon seeing the 'culprit' responsible for their downfall, a hint of murderous intent flashed in their eyes.
"Don't look at me with that kind of demeanor; I bear no ill will towards you!"
At David's words, they couldn't help but sneer, thinking to themselves that the tax authority had been relentless in their pursuit and crackdown over the past few days, nearly flipping the Lake District upside down. How could they claim to have no ill will?
"I'll get straight to the point; I need a testimony from you, detailing what you were responsible for in the Ditter Group, and ultimately, taking the stand to accuse Ditter!"
"Dream on!"
"We won't become traitors!"
David, still undisturbed, took out two pieces of paper from his pockets, unfolded them, and slid them across to the two men.
Seeing that these were related to their hidden accounts, they too showed the same shock as Baldwin had earlier.
"You've been fighting and killing for years over money, haven't you? What if I freeze all of your funds, or even seize them? How would you feel?"
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Upon hearing this, they immediately became enraged as if they wanted to devour David.
"Of course, as long as you cooperate with me and pay the taxes due, we can return your money to you!"
They looked at each other, but Biden seemed more loyal to Ditter and immediately refused, "Money is just an external possession. If the tax authority wants to freeze it, then freeze it. But to ask me to stab Ditter in the back, sorry, I can't do that!"
David did not rush, he turned to Gustav and asked, "And what about you?"
"I... I can't do that either!"