Ufimtsev informs Melchalov of his suspicions regarding the involvement of Gennady Shagayev in the murder of Melchalov’s son. As a result, Melchalov asks the Dispatcher to understand this matter. From Ufimtsev Ksenia learns that Bars is leaving the prison on parole. She worries that the substitution can open up, and turns to Gayun for help, who reassures her and promises to solve this problem. Rokhlin is getting closer and closer to unraveling who is the instigator of the planned escape. He suspects that the idea of escape comes from the convicts of the third detachment, in which Oleg and Kvass are serving their sentences. However, during interrogation Oleg refuses to admit his connection with the Dispatcher, who, according to Rokhlin, is in dire need of a swindler to solve his problems in the illegal trade in gold. Meanwhile, Ufimtsev finds out from Meshcheryakov that Shagaev’s partners are dangerous Chinese mafiosi specializing in the purchase of scientific inventions.