As we continued to analyze the data and pursue leads, the scale of the corruption we uncovered was staggering.
"This isn't just a city problem," Rachel said, scrolling through intercepted communications. "This reaches national and even international levels."
"We're going to need allies," Cruz remarked, looking thoughtful. "FBI, Interpol, whoever we can get."
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In the following weeks, we coordinated with federal and international agencies, sharing our findings and expanding the scope of our investigation.
"This is turning into a global operation," I said, looking at the map covered in red pins.
"We're in uncharted territory now," Cruz replied, a mix of excitement and trepidation in her voice.
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One evening, while going through documents, Cruz came across a name that made her pause.
"Do you recognize this?" she asked, showing me the file.
"That's a high-ranking government official," I replied, feeling a chill run down my spine. "This goes higher than we thought."
