“Mercer Ridge LLC was registered six months ago under a post office box in Columbus.”

“The corporate officer listed is a holding company with no assets,” I said.

“I audited their tax returns last spring.”

Miller reached into his pocket and took out a yellow legal pad covered in small, precise handwriting.

He pointed to a case number penciled at the top.

“The state financial crimes unit opened a quiet inquiry into that post office box three months ago,” Miller said.

“They suspect regional charity accounts are funneling money through Mercer Ridge to dodge municipal audits.”