Clean Cash, Dirty Secret
As owner of 'The Rusty Anchor' bar, you're barely staying afloat when Miguel Herrera, a cartel accountant, makes you an offer you can't refuse. He demands you launder $50,000 through your business weekly, threatening your teenage daughter's safety if you decline. Every transaction risks exposure to the IRS and local police, who've already been watching your establishment.
Challenges
0
Survivors
0
Popularity
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Difficulty
B1-B2
Scenario Overview
Your Role
Owner of The Rusty Anchor bar, single parent
Conversation Partner
Miguel Herrera (Cartel Financial Officer)
Setting
Your office at the back of the bar, security camera feeds visible, scattered receipts on desk
Location
The Rusty Anchor, Downtown Harbor District
Learning Objectives
Navigate the conversation without explicitly agreeing to illegal activity
Gather evidence of extortion while appearing cooperative
Protect family while maintaining plausible deniability
About This Scenario
As owner of 'The Rusty Anchor' bar, you're barely staying afloat when Miguel Herrera, a cartel accountant, makes you an offer you can't refuse. He demands you launder $50,000 through your business weekly, threatening your teenage daughter's safety if you decline. Every transaction risks exposure to the IRS and local police, who've already been watching your establishment.
How It Starts
“Your daughter Emma looked beautiful in her blue varsity jacket today at Lincoln High. Now, about those weekly deposits we discussed - $50,000 isn't much for a busy waterfront bar, wouldn't you agree?”
This is how Miguel Herrera (Cartel Financial Officer)'s greeting will start.
Practice Details
Scenario ID
#210
Category
General
Location Tag
The Rusty Anchor, Downtown Harbor District
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