in a conversation that the FBI instigated and recorded. Moreover, Chawla's brief emails do not necessarily show sinister intent. High-level executives are known for quick missives tapped *572 out on mobile devices between meetings. The jury thus might have concluded that while Chawla knew the possible ramifications of Teitelman's gifts to Wright, he did not intend thereby to influence Wright.
Third, Teitelman's friendship with Wright offers a motive for his generosity other than fraud. The evidence establishes, and the Government does not dispute, that Wright and Teitelman were close friends. It is equally clear that Wright was in dire personal straits at the time. His mother had just died of cancer, he was embroiled in a marital fight and divorce, he was essentially broke, and he was drinking heavily.an entity for the purpose of Guttman and his brother buying buildings from World Acquisition. Moreover, at closing Guttman was provided with a document that listed Wright's apartment as empty. The Government presented no evidence that Chawla or Teitelman prepared that document. But it would be possible for a jury to infer that, because Chawla had sold PBRG its right to purchase the building, he had to approve the list.
Appellants contend that, far from concealing Wright's presence, as Olatunji requires, they were forthright about it. When PBRG's realtor found Wright while inspecting the building, Wright did not make up a story about his presence there or say that he was paying rent. The Government also does not contest that Wright complained to PBRG's initial building manager about his