Reborn as Zhao Ruilong of Handong, I will defy fate.

Chapter 533 A Move Better Than a Thing! Sha Ruijin's Unyielding Spirit!

Sha Ruijin fell into deep thought.

He didn't know why Zhao Ruilong was so resolute.

My brother-in-law, Ge Junshan, has already retired.

He had neither the motive nor the ability to continue being an enemy of the Zhao family.

Why won't they give me a chance to reconcile with the Zhao family?

If we really have to keep fighting to the bitter end, I obviously can't hold on!

A crisp bell rang out suddenly.

An Changlin hurriedly took out his phone.

“Sha Shuji, it’s An Xin calling.”

"Then take it!"

Sha Ruijin said something indifferently.

He was actually no longer interested in Gao Qiqiang leading people to surrender.

Whether it was Zhao Ruilong's coercion and pressure, or Gao Qiqiang's own pangs of conscience, it was all due to his own actions.

Regardless of whether Gao Qiqiang will downplay his crimes after surrendering himself to the police, or whether he will receive a particularly lenient punishment in the future...

None of it meant anything to Sha Ruijin.

He originally intended to use the fact that the Gao brothers were involved in organized crime to improve his relationship with the Zhao family.

Now that we've run out of bargaining chips, what's the point of listening to the details of their confession?

However, An Changlin was clearly unaware that Sha Ruijin didn't care.

He thought that Sha Ruijin, as the clerk of the political and legal affairs department in Linjiang, would be particularly concerned about the fact that Gao Qiqiang, the underground boss of Jinghai, had led his men to surrender.

So as soon as the call connected, he immediately reminded her:

"An Xin, I'm with Sha Shuji right now. My phone is on speakerphone. Tell me everything you know about the situation!"

After turning on the hands-free mode, An Changlin placed his phone on the coffee table.

"Okay, okay, I just went to all the interrogation rooms and met with Gao Qiqiang and Tang Xiaohu, who were giving statements..."

Sha Ruijin stood up slightly and placed his hands on his knees, folded over each other.

He frowned slightly, forcing a serious expression and feigning interest.

no way!

An Changlin has come knocking on our door.

The phones were all on speakerphone.

Linjiang is responsible for the political and legal work of the entire province.

Moreover, Gao Qiqiang is a well-known entrepreneur in Jinghai City and even the entire province.

He suddenly brought people to surrender. As the clerk of the political and legal system, how could I not know the details?

This was exactly what I expected, and utterly uninteresting.

The reason they surrendered themselves was, of course, that through continuous legal education and publicity, they had deeply realized their mistakes, were willing to accept legal punishment, and turn over a new leaf.

As for the crimes they confessed to, it wasn't just a matter of "downplaying the seriousness"; they also "each did their part," with everyone confessing to crimes, yet none of them claiming to be particularly serious.

Sha Ruijin's impression was that Gao Qiqiang and others were clearly trying to obtain lenient treatment through surrendering themselves before the anti-gang campaign officially began.

Otherwise, once the operation officially begins and the gang is identified as a criminal organization, it will be severely punished. The crime of organizing and leading a criminal organization alone could result in Gao Qiqiang being sentenced to at least seven years in prison.

Therefore, they surrendered themselves first and confessed their crimes. The crimes they confessed to were not "organized illegal and criminal activities". Their purpose was simply to make money, not to dominate the area, oppress and harm the masses, or disrupt social order.

They all emphasized that they had endured too many years of hardship in the old factory street and were terrified of poverty. They didn't want to suffer hardship and poverty again, which led to their businesses growing bigger and bigger. However, they still couldn't help but resort to some unfair competitive practices.

This way.

If they are investigated and tried according to their confessions, then it will only be considered ordinary illegal and criminal acts committed by individuals and a small group of people.

Since they have no connection with the Qiangsheng Group as a whole, they are naturally not considered to be involved in organized crime.

According to the principle of "double jeopardy," they should now conduct a review and make a judgment.

Once the crackdown on organized crime officially begins, it will be impossible to retry and re-sentence them.

therefore.

After hearing An Xin's story, An Changlin was naturally not happy.

"They're really something! Not only do they have experts backing them up, but they also clearly have professional lawyers assisting them!"

"They're just trying to exploit legal loopholes and downplay their crimes!"

An Xin was also getting anxious.

"That's right! Many people know they are a criminal gang!"

"After Bai Jiangbo, Xu Jiang, and Chen Tai died, Gao Qiqiang became the new big boss of Jinghai."

“He monopolized all kinds of shady businesses in Jinghai. He did everything except drugs.”

"But we didn't raid any prostitution rings, gamblers, or seize any guns; we didn't catch them red-handed, so they won't admit it..."

An Xin was still ranting and raving.

Sha Ruijin couldn't listen to a second longer.

He suddenly stood up, put his hands behind his back, and walked to the window.

An Changlin felt as if he was also angry and was thinking of a solution.

In fact, Sha Ruijin didn't want to listen because he felt it was pointless.

Since Zhao Ruilong was able to get Gao Qiqiang to surrender with his men, he must have already made full preparations.

Every word he said and every task he assigned was absolutely carefully considered and meticulously planned.

Just like the places where they surrendered themselves, they must have chosen the Xiawan District Branch of the Jinghai Municipal Public Security Bureau after careful consideration.

Qiangsheng Group and Huilong Group are both wealthy and powerful, and have a strong influence in Jinghai City and even the entire Linjiang Province. They also employ many lawyers with excellent professional skills and rich experience in handling cases.

and so……

Is there even a need to think about this case?

They just want to be one step ahead and exploit legal loopholes. What can you do if you're not happy about it?

After all, there's no law or regulation that says you can't exploit loopholes.

Just as tax evasion is illegal, legally avoiding taxes through compliant means cannot be considered illegal.

Otherwise, if even legitimate tax avoidance isn't allowed, who would dare to start a company and do business?

He stood with his hands behind his back, gazing into the distance from the window.

Sha Ruijin looked gloomy and was filled with depression.

He found Zhao Ruilong's move to be quite effective.

By having Gao Qiqiang and others turn themselves in, they wouldn't have to ask me for help or owe me a favor, and they could also receive lenient treatment in a legal and compliant manner.

"Sigh! If it were me, I would have done the same!"

"I'd rather find a solution myself than ask someone for help!"

"Especially an enemy who was once an enemy of the Zhao family and tried every means to bring down his second uncle!"

"Then... if I can't use the Gao brothers as bargaining chips, how can I get the Zhao family to let me go?"

With his hands on his hips, Sha Ruijin frowned in deep thought.

After an unknown amount of time, An Changlin's voice suddenly came from behind.

"Sha Shuji!"

"Well, what happened?"

Sha Ruijin turned around in surprise.

"I've finished talking with An Xin. Do you have any instructions for him?"

Meeting An Changlin's eager gaze, Sha Ruijin, who hadn't wanted to speak, reluctantly said:

"I have no further instructions. Let them handle it according to the law and regulations!"

"Yes, Secretary Sha, we will definitely handle this case in accordance with the law and regulations!"

An Xin responded firmly and forcefully.

"Okay, that's all for now. Contact me if there are any new developments!"

After giving his instructions, An Changlin hung up the phone and put it away.

"Sha Shuji, Gao Qiqiang, and others have voluntarily surrendered, which has put us in a passive position!"

"Based on the crimes they confessed to, it's impossible to classify them as a criminal gang. They'd be lucky to get two or three years in prison."

"But once you go to Jinghai City and investigate further, you'll find that they are truly evil and have organized crime..."

Sha Ruijin raised his hand to signal, and An Changlin immediately shut up.

"In order to ensure that people live and work in peace and contentment, society is stable and orderly, and the country enjoys long-term stability and security, we are continuing to vigorously build a society ruled by law, and to combat any crime, we must ensure that there are laws to follow, rather than subjective speculation."

An Changlin said with some distress:

"However, our current legal system is not only fragmented and unsystematic in its approach to organized crime, but some of the laws also have low legal standing. Furthermore, it is lacking in prevention, governance, and protection, and there is no specific law against organized crime."

"This has led to the fact that while there are legal and judicial interpretations regarding the crime of organizing, leading, or participating in a mafia-style organization, there are still problems such as unclear legal provisions, inconsistent application standards, and inaccurate punishment in accordance with the law."

Sha Ruijin smiled slightly.

"and then?"

An Changlin said very enthusiastically:

"My original thought was that before the Anti-Organized Crime Law was officially promulgated and implemented, Linjiang Province should carry out a special campaign to crack down on organized crime and evil forces, and it would be very necessary to set an example by taking Jinghai Gao Qiqiang."

"With a typical case, all levels of units across the province can more clearly define what organized crime is, and can also have a clear criminal identification of non-violent means such as threats, intimidation and harassment."

"Then, as everyone knows, what investigative and penal measures should be taken against organizers, leaders, and key members, especially during the verification stage, whether to temporarily seize or freeze assets involved in the case, and whether to detain personnel in other locations."

"This step is crucial because criminal gangs often have a strong economic foundation, and they can easily resurface or be impossible to eradicate completely if we are not careful. Therefore, we must investigate, freeze, and confiscate their illegal gains and their proceeds and profits as soon as possible."

"Finally, there are organized criminal gangs, which often have powerful backers. Therefore, the fight against organized crime and the fight against corruption must complement each other. We need typical cases so that the entire political and legal system can establish a communication and cooperation mechanism based on them."

Sha Ruijin nodded silently.

An Changlin truly deserves to be called a man who worked his way up from the bottom.

He has extensive experience in handling cases and a very forward-thinking perspective.

Before a specific 'Anti-Organized Crime Law' is in place, it is indeed necessary to establish a case study.

It not only serves as a warning and educational tool, but also provides guidance for all levels of government and organizations.

Otherwise, without specific laws to enforce the law and without typical cases to refer to, many problems will inevitably arise.

For example, some criminal gangs belong to organized crime but have not been classified as such, while others do not belong to such gangs but have been forcibly identified by some departments to "kill innocent people and claim credit".

After all, every large-scale special operation is not only a task of fulfilling one's duties, but also an opportunity to make merits and get promoted, or even to take the opportunity to make money.

We must do everything possible to avoid wrongful convictions; otherwise, special campaigns aimed at eliminating harm to the people may actually make it easier for certain individuals and departments to vie for power and profit.

Sha Ruijin, who was able to become the Secretary of the Political and Legal Affairs Bureau of Linjiang, certainly knew that everything An Changlin said made sense.

But the problem now is...

Gao Qiqiang, who did not want to be made a model example, has already taken the initiative to turn himself in.

They not only have a precise grasp of timing, but also have people protecting them.

What's the point of saying more?

"Changlin, you're right. It proves that you've seriously considered the matter of cracking down on organized crime."

"But I have to throw some cold water on your thinking. Do you think the higher-ups wouldn't consider the problems you've thought of?"

"Let me put it this way: after my grassroots research trip, I will immediately go to Yanjing for a meeting and training."