Later, officers identified another contractor named Nia Watanabe who had been used to access internal systems. She was detained and questioned as part of the investigation.
The network began to collapse as more members were exposed and others started cooperating with authorities.
In the following days, evidence confirmed that my mother had actively participated in planning parts of the operation. My father also admitted limited involvement and cooperation.
Dani was charged but agreed to a plea deal after confessing her role in providing voice recordings that were later misused.
When I faced my father after everything, I said, “I understand you are sorry, but I cannot return to how things were.”
He replied quietly, “I understand, even if it hurts.”
My mother never directly apologized. Her actions showed calculation rather than regret.
I chose not to engage with either of them anymore because I needed stability more than unresolved emotions.
Over time, Orion Arc secured my employment with strong protections and strict identity checks. My work became stable again, and the fraud case turned into a warning example inside the company.