CASH & CREDIT 15

In their efforts to widen the circle, the Chief and his team were comparing notes.

“As I see it,” said the Chief, “We have two alternative ways of monitoring the fraud. Both of them rely on Susan, who is the real computer and ATM expert. Using her knowledge of banking systems, and tying it into unusual activity, we should be able to spot pockets of withdrawals, and from there physically follow where and how the money is dispersed, more or less typical fraud spadework”.

Walker snorted aloud.

“Bloody big spadework!” he remarked, in some indignation.

McKay glared at him.

“OK, there’s a lot to cover,” said the Chief, “But we can do it, and we will do it – if anybody here wants out, they only have to say so. If you think the job’s too big for you, then get out now, before you get in the way of those who want to do it”.

He looked round the room, his eyes deliberately not fastening on Walker till last. Walker sat there sullenly, looking at his feet, saying nothing.