Chapter 1691: Excitement in the Eyes

"Company Commander, we have discovered something!" Guo Chao shouted excitedly. "This museum staff member named Chu Liang has a large number of abnormal file transfer records in his computer. Moreover, on the night when the Buddha statue was stolen, his computer Long data exchange with an unknown IP address."

Upon hearing this, Qin Yuan stood up suddenly, walked to Guo Chao, and carefully checked the information on the screen. "Chu Liang? Who is he? What position does he hold in the museum?"

Guo Chao quickly called up Chu Liang's personal information: "Chu Liang, male, 32 years old, is a cultural relic restorer in the museum. He usually performs well at work and has no obvious abnormal behavior. However, these data transmission records..."

"Contact the police immediately and we will take action immediately!" Qin Yuan ordered decisively. He knew that at this point in time, every minute and every second was crucial. If Chu Liang is really the thief or related to the thief, then they must find him as soon as possible to prevent him from escaping.

Under the coordination of Qin Yuan, the police quickly dispatched a capable team, and together with Qin Yuan and Guo Chao, drove to Chu Liang's residence. In the night, the lights of the police cars flashed, like sharp swords cutting through the darkness, pointing directly at the target.

However, when they arrived at Chu Liang's residence, they found that the place was deserted. The items in the room were turned around in a mess, as if someone had searched for something in a hurry. Qin Yuan and Guo Chao looked at each other, with an ominous premonition rising in their hearts.

"It seems we are late." Qin Yuan said in a deep voice, "Chu Liang has already run away."

Guo Chao searched around the room unwillingly, hoping to find some clues. "Company Commander, there are some signs of hasty cleaning here, which shows that Chu Liang left in a hurry. Maybe he didn't have time to take away everything."

Qin Yuan nodded, his eyes scanned the room, and finally landed on a photo scattered on the ground. In the photo, Chu Liang stood side by side with a strange man, and both of them had strange smiles.

"Who is this man?" Qin Yuan asked, pointing to the photo.

Guo Chao quickly scanned the photo into the computer and started facial recognition. "Comparing the database... Found it! This man's name is Zhao Gang. He is a small leader of the Vulture Group. He was once sentenced for smuggling cultural relics."

"The Vulture Group?" Qin Yuan frowned, "Is this theft of the Buddha statue really related to them?"

Guo Chao nodded, and his expression became serious. "Company Commander, if it is really the Vulture Group, then things will be complicated. They are cunning and cruel, so we must deal with it carefully."

Qin Yuan took a deep breath, and his eyes became firm and powerful. "No matter who they are, as long as they dare to touch the bottom line of the law, we must bring them to justice. Now, what we have to do is to find clues about Chu Liang and the Vulture Group as soon as possible and catch them all."

Having said this, Qin Yuan picked up the phone and dialed the number of Captain Li Gang of the Criminal Police Team. He knew that this case was beyond their capabilities and required the full involvement and assistance of the police.

"Team Li, we found new clues." Qin Yuan's voice was calm and powerful. "Chu Liang, the museum's cultural relic restorer, has a major suspicion. He has close contact with Zhao Gang, a small leader of the Vulture Group. However, when we rushed When we arrived at Chu Liang’s house, he had already escaped.”

On the other end of the phone, Captain Li Gang's voice also sounded serious: "Escaped? Are you sure? Did you leave any clues?"

Qin Yuan briefly described the situation at Chu Liang's home, and then said: "We found a photo of Chu Liang and Zhao Gang, as well as some abnormal communication records between them. Now, we need the help of the police to investigate Chu Liang and Zhao Gang The Vulture Group launched a comprehensive tracking and investigation.”

Captain Li Gang was silent for a moment, and then said: "Okay, you did a good job. I will report to the bureau immediately and organize the police to hunt down Chu Liang and the Vulture Group. You must also remain vigilant and be ready to provide support at any time."

After hanging up the phone, Qin Yuan and Guo Chao looked at each other and smiled. Although the case is still confusing, they know that as long as everyone works together, they will be able to uncover the truth and bring the criminals to justice.

Before I knew it, three days had passed.

The night is dark, and the city's neon lights flicker on the river, reflecting a colorful light and shadow. On the river bank, the crowd was isolated by cordons, and discussions broke out one after another. Just three days after the police issued a wanted warrant, Chu Liang's body was accidentally discovered by the river in the city. This sudden change made the entire case fall into a more complicated situation.

Qin Yuan and Guo Chao stood within the cordon, looking solemnly at the body covered with white cloth. They were full of doubts and unwillingness. They originally thought that Chu Liang could be found quickly through the wanted order and then the truth about the theft of the Buddha statue could be revealed. Unexpectedly, it has now become a case within the case.

"How could this happen?" Guo Chao's voice contained a hint of disbelief, "We have clearly targeted Chu Liang, how could he die like this?"

Qin Yuan pursed his lips tightly, and his eyes scanned the river, as if looking for some clues. "Things are far more complicated than we imagined. Chu Liang's death is likely to be inextricably linked to the theft of the Buddha statue."

At this moment, Captain Li Gang of the Criminal Police Team came over, his face full of exhaustion and confusion. "Qin Yuan, Guo Chao, you are here just in time. We have just conducted a preliminary survey of the site and found some abnormalities."

Qin Yuan and Guo Chao quickly turned their attention to Captain Li Gang, waiting for his next words.

"There are obvious traces of trauma on Chu Liang's body." Captain Li Gang said solemnly, "Moreover, according to the preliminary judgment of the forensic doctor, these injuries were not caused by drowning. In other words, Chu Liang may have suffered injuries before he fell into the water. attack."

"Attack?" Guo Chao shouted in surprise, "Doesn't that mean that someone killed him after he was wanted?"

Captain Li Gang nodded, and his eyes became deeper. "That's right. Moreover, we also found some items at the scene that do not belong to Chu Liang."

As he spoke, Captain Li Gang motioned to the police officer beside him to take out an evidence bag, which contained a broken watch and a water-soaked photo. There was a unique logo engraved on the dial of the watch, and the picture in the photo shocked both Qin Yuan and Guo Chao.

"This is..." Guo Chao pointed to the photo, his voice trembling, "Isn't this a photo of Chu Liang and Zhao Gang? Why are they here?"

Qin Yuan took the photo and looked at it carefully. In the photo, Chu Liang and Zhao Gang were smiling, as if they were unaware of the coming crisis. But now, this photo has become the only remaining connection between them.

"It seems that our previous speculation was not wrong." Qin Yuan said in a deep voice, "Chu Liang's death is probably related to the Vulture Group. They may be because Chu Liang leaked the secret, or because he wanted to leave the organization , so he was killed.”

Guo Chao's fists were clenched, and his eyes flashed with anger. "We can't just let Chu Liang die in vain. We must find the Vulture Group and pay the price for the crimes they committed."

Qin Yuan patted Guo Chao on the shoulder, his voice was firm and powerful. "Don't worry, we will definitely do it. But the most important thing now is that we need to start with the cause of Chu Liang's death to find a breakthrough in the case."

The night was dark, and the hustle and bustle of the city gradually fell silent under the night. Only the occasional passing vehicle broke the tranquility. The lights in the police station were still bright. Qin Yuan was sitting in the main seat of the conference room, his brows furrowed, and there was a hint of anxiety in his eyes. On the whiteboard in front of him, there were clues related to the theft of the Buddha statue and photos of the suspects. Among them, Chu Liang's photo was circled with "Dead" written next to it.

"We can no longer be led away by this murder case." Qin Yuan's voice was calm and powerful, but he could not hide the urgency in his heart. "Chu Liang's death was obviously set up by the thieves to delay time." Trap. They know that once the murder comes to our attention, we will focus on it and ignore the pursuit of the Buddha."

Guo Chao, who was sitting opposite Qin Yuan, nodded, his eyes also shining with determination. "Company Commander, you are right. We can no longer be bound by this trap. Now, the most important thing is to find a channel through which the Buddha statue may be transported abroad."

Qin Yuan stood up, walked to the whiteboard, and drew a big question mark next to Chu Liang's photo with a marker. "Although Chu Liang was the breakthrough in the case, his death caused us to lose direct clues. However, this also shows that the thieves were eager to get rid of Chu Liang, probably because they had found a channel to transport the Buddha statues. "

"So, where should we start?" Captain Li Gang asked, with a hint of doubt in his voice.

Qin Yuan turned around and glanced at everyone present. "We have to start with Chu Liang's social relationships, economic dealings and his recent activities. Especially his connection with the Vulture Group, which is likely to be the key to finding the Buddha statue."

In the next few days, the criminal police team led by Captains Qin Yuan, Guo Chao and Li Gang launched an in-depth investigation into Chu Liang. They visited Chu Liang's relatives, friends, colleagues and places he frequented, trying to find clues. However, the investigation process was not smooth. Chu Liang seemed to have deliberately concealed his whereabouts and contacts, putting the police in a dilemma.

Just when the case reached a deadlock, an unexpected discovery broke the calm. Guo Chao discovered a large transfer record in Chu Liang's bank account transaction records. The transfer occurred just a few days before the Buddha statue was stolen.

"Company Commander, look at this transfer record." Guo Chao turned the computer screen to Qin Yuan and pointed at the large transfer. "The whereabouts of this money are very suspicious. It is probably the deposit paid by Chu Liang to transport the Buddha statue. ”

Qin Yuan carefully checked the transfer records and frowned. "The amount of money is indeed not small, and the time of the transfer is also very sensitive. We have to follow this line to find out where the money ultimately went."

With the police tracking, the flow of the money gradually surfaced. It went through a series of account transfers and eventually ended up in an account called "Marine Trading Company". And this company happens to have the business of transporting large goods abroad.

"Marine trading company?" Captain Li Gang asked doubtfully, "What does they have to do with the theft of the Buddha statue?"

A glimmer of light flashed in Qin Yuan's eyes. "It is very likely that they are the channels used by thieves to transport Buddha statues abroad. We need to immediately investigate this company to see if they have any abnormal cargo delivery records recently."

Under the secret investigation of the police, the details of the shipping trading company were gradually revealed. It turns out that this company appears to be a regular shipping company, but in fact it is inextricably linked to the Vulture Group. They often transport illegal goods, including cultural relics, drugs, etc. for the Vulture Group.

"It seems that we are looking in the right direction." Qin Yuan said in a deep voice, "Now, what we have to do is to keep an eye on this company and see when they will transport the Buddha statue abroad."

In order not to alert others, the police decided to conduct secret surveillance.

A few hours later.

It was dark at night, and the city lights flickered in the rain, casting a mysterious veil over this busy city. Qin Yuan stood in front of the window of the police station, staring at the rainy scene outside, but his heart was filled with unquenchable waves. The case of the theft of the Buddha statue has been delayed for too long, and every interruption in the clues is like a mockery of his ability. But this time, he felt like he was getting closer to the truth.

"Company Commander, we found some new clues." Guo Chao pushed open the door and walked in, holding a thick investigation report in his hand, with a trace of exhaustion on his face but unable to conceal the excitement in his eyes, "That cold chain transportation The logistics company does have a problem.”

Qin Yuan turned around, his eyes as bright as a torch, and instantly locked onto the report in Guo Chao's hand. "Tell me, what did you find?"

Guo Chao handed the report to Qin Yuan and pointed to one of the photos. "This is the picture we extracted from the surveillance video near the museum. This refrigerated truck appeared near the museum on the day of the incident, and the time coincided with the time when the Buddha statue was stolen."

Qin Yuan looked at the photo carefully, and the license plate number of the refrigerated truck was clearly visible. His brows furrowed slightly, and he already had a calculation in his mind. "What's the name of this logistics company?"

"Bingfeng Cold Chain." Guo Chao replied, "We investigated their operating records and found that this company has recently placed several large refrigerated transportation orders, but strangely, the cargo information of these orders is unclear. There’s not even a clear recipient.”

"This is very suspicious." Qin Yuan said in a deep voice, "The Buddha statue is huge and requires a specific storage environment. The refrigerated truck is undoubtedly a good cover. We must act immediately to prevent the Buddha statue from being transported away."

As soon as he left, Qin Yuan quickly gathered a capable team and drove straight to the Bingfeng Cold Chain warehouse. In the rainy night, the lights of the police cars flashed on the wet road like a sharp sword cutting through the darkness.

After arriving at the warehouse, Qin Yuan ordered the team members to spread out and conduct an all-round search of the warehouse. He took Guo Chao and went straight to the refrigerated truck that had appeared near the museum.