Written By: Endurance Nkeh
The FBI is investigating an unknown member of the United States Congress, who operates under the alias "Night Hawk," for a money laundering scheme. On April 2nd, 2023, journalist Sarah Colburn received an anonymous tip accusing Night Hawk of securing government contracts for private contractors in exchange for kickbacks disguised as campaign donations. Two days later, on April 4th, Colburn revealed the information she collected to the Federal Bureau of Investigation. After the investigation, the FBI received a lead of wire transfers totaling 10 million dollars linked directly to government contracts.
Colburn proceeded to publish an article that seemingly had nothing to do with Night Hawk. Following the article’s publication, Night Hawk became aware of the FBI’s involvement in the case and began threatening Colburn. Special Agents Zhang and Shah reveal that a note was left under Colburn’s door with the phrase “Leave it alone, you won’t get another warning” written on it. The credibility of the journalist is currently under review due to the fact that it took her two days to make a report to the FBI. The FBI found email exchanges between Colburn and Night Hawk, but they were mysteriously wiped. Colburn was also followed by a car which she states was either a Sedan or a Tahoe. She revealed a partial plate which the FBI traced to Minnesota or Kentucky. This new development, along with the money trail from D.C. to the Midwest, leads the FBI to believe that Night Hawk is hiding somewhere in Minnesota or Kentucky. Despite the developments in this case, the most important question still remains: Who is Night Hawk?