Undercover Report – Case File 81-33
Agent: Raines (cover identity)
Date: 01/18 – 01/21

Subject manages a boutique hotel that periodically closes floors for “private events.” Agent’s cover as night‑shift concierge grants exposure to guest registries and key‑encoder logs. On 01/19, the subject blocked out Level 5 under a shell company and delivered sealed envelopes to three suites. Noise and foot traffic suggested an invitation‑only auction. Staff were instructed to use service stairs only and disable the lobby feed for two hours citing maintenance.

On 01/20, two SUVs with obscured plates arrived at the loading bay. Items resembling art crates and a locked pelican case were transferred to Suite 512. A known broker briefly appeared in the hallway, then vanished into the service lift. The minibar inventory showed no consumption despite the headcount—common during short, transactional gatherings.

On 01/21, the subject praised the agent for “discretion” and hinted at a permanent role. Later, housekeeping turned over a discarded bidder paddlestick with handwritten totals. Figures exceeded declared room revenue by a wide margin.

Cover holds. Recommend targeted warrants for the shell company, a parallel probe into the broker, and a controlled interruption on the next “private” floor closure to preserve evidence while minimizing guest disruption.
 Cover remains intact. Recommend continued surveillance and coordinated warrants when feasible. Cover remains intact. Recommend continued surveillance and coordinated warrants when feasible.