*[Encrypted transmission begins]*
**CLASSIFIED**
**SOURCE: OCTOPUS**
**BREAKING: C.I.A. DENIES "MONOPOLY GATE" – INTERNAL MEMO LEAKED**
An internal memo, marked *Eyes Only*, reveals the Central Intelligence Agency has formally denied involvement in the rigged results of the 2023 World Monopoly Championship. The denial comes after a sealed, redacted document—obtained by this source—alleges the winner, a Mr. Thimble from Virginia, was a non-official cover asset.
The memo, signed by a Deputy Director (redacted), states, "The Agency does not, and has never, manipulated the roll of die in any official tournament sanctioned by Hasbro." However, the document curiously adds: "*Go to Jail* instructions remain a standard field training exercise."
Sources close to the investigation whisper of a second, parallel competition: *Risk: Caspian Basin*. The final score has not been made public.
The game is not over.
*[END TRANSMISSION]*
**//TRACE: TASHKENT, UZBEKISTAN // DISCONNECTING**