Scandal notes: Unraveling corruption

In the early hours of Nov. 7, federal and District of Columbia authorities fanned out to homes around the District and its suburbs. They knocked on doors and hauled off six suspects, including D.C. tax officials Harriette Walters and Diane Gustus. By the end of the day, the District would learn that authorities had busted what they called the largest public corruption scandal in D.C. history.

The tax office scandal has led to 10 arrests, and more might be coming soon. It disgraced Chief Financial Officer Natwar Gandhi, who had until then been spoken to in hushed and reverent tones by D.C.’s political class.