I don't get it, why can't they commit fraud? Congress is doing it, scotus is doing it, the presidents do it, the wealthiest people in the world do it, everyone they are told to look up to and respect are celebrated for it. Why wouldn't they think they could commit fraud? It's the American Way.
Oh! Oh! I got this one! *raises hand*
Because the general punishment for the wealthy is a fine that's a fraction of a fraction of their net worth, while the same fine for a non-wealthy person would be enough to bankrupt them!
After all...