The next morning.
Yu Hua Branch, Team Two's office.
Han Bin poured himself a cup of coffee and browsed the news on his phone while sipping it.
Usually, when there was a case on hand, Han Bin was rarely so idle. But this case was different. In other words, it was tasteless, but it was a pity to throw it away.
The rest of the team members were busy with their own duties and tidying up the work at hand.
Thud, thud …
Footsteps were heard, and Zheng Kaixuan walked into the office.
"Captain Zheng," everyone greeted.
Zheng Kaixuan nodded, glanced around the office, and his eyes fell on Han Bin. "You're quite relaxed, kid. I dealt with Guo Jiahui and that Lawyer Song yesterday, and when I returned to the office, everyone was gone."
"Captain Zheng, please sit," Han Bin said with a smile.
"Don't smile at me. How do you plan to close this case?" Zheng Kaixuan said.
"Jiang Erkang admitted to taking pictures, but he didn't admit to extortion. Mu Xinran couldn't provide evidence of extortion, either. The evidence we have is not enough to convict Jiang Erkang of extortion," Han Bin said.
"I know all that. Let me ask you, how do you plan to close the case?" Zheng Kaixuan asked.
"I want to make a statement for Mu Xinran and continue to collect evidence of extortion. If we can't find enough evidence, we can only use the presumption of innocence."
Zheng Kaixuan thought for a moment. "Do you think Jiang Erkang committed extortion?"
"Yes, otherwise Jiang Erkang wouldn't have spent so much effort to take pictures. But I think Mu Xinran might not have told the truth about the extortion," Han Bin said.
"Since he did, no matter what the extortion was about, Jiang Erkang is definitely guilty," Zhao Ming said.
"That's not necessarily true. According to the law, extortion must reach the standard of filing a case," Zheng Kaixuan said.
"I think in terms of extortion, Jiang Erkang's words are somewhat credible," Han Bin said.
"What did Jiang Erkang say?"
"According to Jiang Erkang's confession, he admitted to calling Mu Xinran. He felt that Mu Xinran didn't fulfill her role as a good wife and mother. He didn't want Mu Xinran to be a good wife and mother in movies and TV shows. It would be best if she could study abroad and reflect on her deceptive behavior all these years. She should improve her moral standards and be a true person," Han Bin recalled.
After pondering for a while, Zheng Kaixuan analyzed, "In other words, Jiang Erkang is using the surveillance footage to force Mu Xinran to give up her career and study abroad."
"Mu Xinran is an actress. Once she goes abroad, she won't be able to film any shows. Speaking of the impact, this is more than ten million yuan. However, Jiang Erkang's words are vague. According to domestic law, this kind of threat doesn't qualify as a case of extortion," Han Bin said.
"This makes sense. In order to find the extortionist, Mu Xinran purposely changed the extortion content to ten million yuan. This way, it will become a major criminal case, and our criminal police team will take over the case," Zheng Kaixuan said subconsciously.
"This also explains why the extortionist hasn't called. Because he isn't asking for money, nor does he need to urge the victim to pay the extortion money. He is waiting for Mu Xinran to go abroad," Han Bin said.
"What benefits does Mu Xinran have to go abroad for Jiang Erkang?" Li Hui was puzzled.
"The interests in the entertainment industry are too big, and the waters are too deep. It's hard for us outsiders to understand." Zheng Kaixuan spread his hands.
"This is the key to the case. Mu Xinran definitely won't say it. Because once she says it, it's tantamount to admitting to making a false police report. She will be punished by the law and it will affect her image. As for Jiang Erkang, he will definitely bear the crime of filming secretly. As for the real purpose of the extortion, he might not know. To put it bluntly, he is just a chess piece," Han Bin said.
"Then what are we? Are we also a chess piece of this group of people? "Li Hui snorted.
"This group of people is really bold. They even dare to use the police." Zhao Ming said with dissatisfaction.
"In the face of huge benefits, there is nothing to be afraid of." Han Bin said indifferently.
"Some robbers take such a big risk and only get a few thousand or tens of thousands of yuan. This Jiang Erkang only needs to be locked up for ten days to half a month and he can get millions of yuan. He will definitely be willing." Li Hui smacked his lips.
"Why? Are you feeling unbalanced? "Zheng Kaixuan snorted.
"Look at what you are saying. How can that be?" Li Hui scratched his head.
"What I said just now is just our guess. We still have to investigate how the case should be investigated. Do you understand?" Zheng Kaixuan snorted.
"Yes." Everyone answered.
"Knock knock …" There was a knock on the door.
"Come in."
"Creak …" The door was pushed open and Reuven walked in.
"Captain Zheng is here too. You saved me an extra trip." Reuven smiled.
"What test results are out?" Zheng Kaixuan asked.
"The DNA extracted from the cigarette butt found in the corridor of Mu Xinran's house matches Jiang Erkang's. At the same time, we also found Mu Xinran's surveillance video in Jiang Erkang's computer," Reuven said.
"The second blackmail video has also been recovered. It is a video of Mu Xinran and a young man." Reuven showed a "you know what I mean" look.
"The monitoring software on Mu Xinran's phone, have you found any clues?" Han Bin asked.
"This has a certain degree of difficulty. We are still investigating." Reuven shrugged.
After Reuven briefly explained the situation, he left the office. Han Bin and the others continued to discuss.
"With the DNA evidence and the video in the computer, Jiang Erkang's crime of secretly filming is confirmed. Now, the main crime is still blackmail," Zheng Kaixuan said.
"Mu Xinran looks like a very educated and reasonable woman. I didn't expect her to be like this with an eighteen -year-old boy." Li Hui showed a look of regret and sighed. "Her husband is still in the dark. If this matter is really publicized, it will probably be the biggest blow to her husband."
"Why is your point of view so different every time?" Zheng Kaixuan didn't know whether to laugh or cry.
Zhao Ming smiled and said, "Brother Hui has always been more enthusiastic about the relationship between men and women."
Han Bin directly ignored the two of them and said to Zheng Kaixuan, "Captain Zheng, I think this case can wait."
"Wait for what?"
"There is a monitoring software on Mu Xinran's phone. Regardless of whether this recording software is related to this case or not, it may have monitored the content of the blackmail phone call," Han Bin said. "Yes, with this content, we will know who is lying between Jiang Erkang and Mu Xinran." Sun Xiaopeng echoed.
"I am going to invite Mu Xinran to the police station and give her another statement. If she is really suspected of making a false police report, she will also be punished by the law," Han Bin said sternly.
"Mu Xinran is a public figure and cares about her reputation. I am afraid she will not be willing to come to the police station," Tian Li said.
"Other people can come to the police station. She is a cut above others. The police station is not opened for her family." Han Bin snorted.
Previously, Han Bin agreed to go to Mu Xinran's house to give a statement because he considered that once the news was leaked by the media, the blackmailer was likely to know that Mu Xinran called the police, which would affect the investigation of the case.
Now that Jiang Erkang was arrested, this worry no longer existed.
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