My Calling Is Profiler [EN]: Chapter 123

“So, in most cases, we don’t disclose information to the press to prevent guilt-by-association.”

“I suppose.”

Kim Seong-han nodded at Park Do-joon’s words. Even he would be creeped out if someone like that moved near his house.

“But in this case, revealing their faces ultimately benefits the company much more.”

“Even though their futures will be shattered.”

“Exactly.”

No one would want to go to jail on their behalf if their faces were exposed like that.

“Moreover, now that they’re the culprits, they can forget about immigrating overseas.”

Not only immigration, but they won’t even get a tourist visa.

“Fortunately, the culprits either have no children or have very little contact with them.”

The only one with a child is Joo Pil-man, and even he is only two years old and in the middle of a divorce. Once the divorce is finalized, people won’t even realize that Joo Pil-man is the child’s father.

“Of course, they’ll have to pay a fine.”

“Well, if the company can survive by paying that much, it doesn’t matter.”

“And it’s not like they’re going to die because of this.”

“Why is that?”

“Korea is a powerhouse of plastic surgery.”

If you have the money, you can get plastic surgery in any way you want. There are many cases where people who became infamous on TV undergo plastic surgery, change their names, and live new lives.

“Well, it’ll be hard to live well, though.”

If they have the money to start anew, they can completely transform themselves and live a new life.

“I see what you mean. So, the reason you called the reporters and YouTubers was because of that?”

“Yes, if we just leave it as it is, their faces will be covered.”

Kim Seong-han nodded at Park Do-joon’s words.

“But what do we need to do to broadcast it?”

“Tell them you’ll give them cash.”

“What?”

“The application has probably been submitted and is under review right now.”

You can’t just give out billions of won at once. Usually, there isn’t a cryptocurrency company that can give 3.7 billion won [approximately $2.8 million USD] at once.

“But if you ask them whether they want to receive it in cash or by bank transfer once it’s approved, what will they choose?”

“Cash, of course.”

“Exactly. The culprits want to minimize the possibility of getting caught.”

If the money is transferred to their account, the transfer is automatically reported to the government.

“Criminals prefer to hide their criminal proceeds in cash.”

There’s no way they’d ask for a bank transfer when they have the opportunity to withdraw cash.

Of course, in a normal situation, they would give a bank transfer rather than giving 3.7 billion won in cash.

“And if they withdraw it in cash, they’ll come together.”

“Come together?”

“Because it’s cash.”

It’s too dangerous for one person to come and get it. They can’t ignore the possibility that the person who comes to get it might run away with it.

“Moreover, this is Bitcoin.”

The money that goes out is based on the funds at the time of the application, not at the time of withdrawal. If the person who comes alone says that they only gave 3.3 billion won because the price of Bitcoin fell, that could be a problem.

“Besides, it’s hard to move alone with 3.7 billion won in cash.”

In the end, they have to move with at least two people, which will only make the other two more anxious.

“Why is that?”

“It’s not obvious, but they’re already divided inside.”

“Divided?”

“Aren’t there two guys working at the same company?”

Mentaly, the two are already on the same side. So, the rest will be wary of them. Conversely, the two will be wary of the other two, wondering if they are deceiving them.

“And it doesn’t make sense to send one person from the snack side and one person from the other side.”

To do that, Joo Pil-man would naturally have to be one of the people going to get the money.

“But Joo Pil-man is probably the main culprit. That means he wants to take more money for himself.”

“They’re going to fight like that?”

“They are not bound by a hierarchical relationship. They only temporarily united for this crime.”

In that situation, they won’t trust each other, so they’re likely to move together to get the money.

“Tell them to give cash…”

Kim Seong-han nodded at Park Do-joon’s words. Even if Samhan Group is struggling right now, mobilizing about 3.7 billion won in cash is nothing.

“I understand. I’ll talk to them like that.”

“And don’t forget to gather people there.”

“I will. I hope things work out well this time.”

“It will. Don’t worry.”

Park Do-joon was confident.

***

As Park Do-joon said, they applied for a cash withdrawal. They were too impatient to be suspicious because of the huge amount of money—3.7 billion won, no, 3.5 billion won. They clearly brought 4 billion won worth of Bitcoin, but in the meantime, the price of Bitcoin fell, and it became 3.5 billion won.

“Are you Joo Pil-man who applied for the withdrawal?”

“Yes.”

“Yes, your ID has been verified.”

After going through the account password and numerous processes, and even facial recognition, the cash came out. Joo Pil-man swallowed hard as he watched it. Seeing that, another culprit next to him nudged him.

“Stop staring?”

“Ah, I should.”

Their faces were full of suspicion. Well, wasn’t that why they came all the way here in such a complicated way—because they couldn’t trust each other?

“Let’s take it.”

They each carried one of the bags filled with money. The bags full of 50,000 won bills [Korean currency, approximately $38 USD] were incredibly heavy.

“Let’s go.”

They were confident. The crime was successful, and until this moment, no one had identified them.

There was a brief crisis, but they knew there was no evidence, so they confidently tried to leave the place.

“Huh?”

But as they were about to go outside, what they saw was none other than people.

Of course, there are employees. But this isn’t a bank. Not many people come to do business. And the people in front of them were not employees. Gazes looking at them and cameras.

“Mr. Joo Pil-man? This is the police.”

Joo Pil-man staggered backward at the man’s words.

But there was no way to escape. Already, the surroundings were filled with cameras and people, creating a human wall that blocked the only passage they could escape through.

“Here’s the arrest warrant.”

Joo Pil-man’s legs gave way as the arrest warrant was presented.

“It was perfect, why…?”

“That’s just your delusion.”

Park Do-joon smirked at Joo Pil-man, who seemed to have given up and was sitting down, and the three people who were looking around, trying to escape even now. But with hundreds of people blocking the entrance, there was no way to escape.

“You guys really made a fortune.”

Park Do-joon snatched the heavy bag from Joo Pil-man’s shoulder, opened it, and poured it all out.

And dozens of bundles of 50,000 won bills poured out.

And at that moment, the reporters’ cameras started flashing.

“Mr. Joo Pil-man, you are under arrest for charges of extortion. You have the right to remain silent, you have the right to an attorney…”

Joo Pil-man hung his head as he listened to the Miranda rights being read by Park Do-joon.

***

“Thanks to you, the atmosphere has improved a bit.”

Seeing that sales were improving little by little, although not as much as before, Chairman Kim Seong-han was able to sincerely thank Park Do-joon.

“Of course, it will take a long time to normalize, but that will be our area.”

“Well, I’m glad. At least we caught the culprit.”

“But why did you pour out the money there?”

Chairman Kim Seong-han tilted his head and asked. He didn’t seem to need to take the money out of the bag like that.

Because they had already secured evidence and witnesses.

“It’s a kind of show.”

“Show?”

“To make people not doubt them, to make them hate and despise them, you have to show them something visible. You have to prove that they are criminals so that people can be sure.”

“That’s what the money is for?”

“Yes.”

Definite evidence of criminal proceeds. With that in hand, even conspiracy theorists can’t easily say it’s fabricated.

“Hatred and distrust of the Korean judicial system are quite severe. Even if we arrest them, if they don’t admit it, they may gain sympathy votes.”

It is more common than you think for simple sympathy votes to become conspiracy theories, and conspiracy theories to harm the company.

“But seeing the money makes people think about many things. Hatred of crime, distrust of criminals, and jealousy of those who have the money through crime.”

“Jealousy? Of criminals?”

Kim Seong-han felt strange at Park Do-joon’s words.

“That’s the reality. Some people think that it’s okay to make a lot of money regardless of crime. They just can’t do it. Those people are jealous and envious of those who succeed and hold that money. And their insults on the internet become public opinion.”

“Haha, really… Are you a psychologist, not a profiler?”

Park Do-joon shrugged at those words.

“Isn’t a profiler originally a job that analyzes someone? It’s just that the victim is less often the target than the perpetrator.”

“The perpetrator rather than the victim…”

“Well, this is all I can do for you.”

“So, are you going to continue as a police officer?”

Park Do-joon smiled as if he knew what that meant.

“If I don’t get fired.”

“I’ll have to wait for you to get fired. Hahaha!”

“Well? I might really get fired.”

Park Do-joon could only smile bitterly. A profiler can’t predict the future. Moreover, unlike before the regression, he already has many more enemies.

‘Well, does it matter?’

This time, he had no intention of running away like in his past life.

My vocation is profiler