Byomkesh traced the script’s origin to a GitHub repository under an alias: “ film_ghost .” The repository contained instructions for automating illegal file transfers. The last commit was signed by a user named “S. Rao,” an obscure name that appeared in a different case years ago—one involving a ring of digital pirates who sold unreleased movies to foreign streaming sites.
Byomkesh chuckled. “Or a proper, licensed streaming platform. The world has enough shadows; let the reels shine.”
Karan’s eyes darted to the glass door, where a security guard stood. “I… I can’t deny that one of our interns, Nikhil, was tasked with scouting for potential acquisition material. He may have overstepped his authority. He’s already been put on leave pending an internal review.”