I think the majority of the people on the list didn't actually do anything. I think it was an elaborate blackmailing operation to associate these wealthy and influential people with wrong doing, not necessarily implicate them in the act.
Those on the list would want to get rid of the problem before it involves them. Public perception is more important than anything to these elites.
You have to get it approved to fly even close to Antarctica and if you are there without proper approval they will shoot you down.
If you don't believe me go try it yourself dumbass and livestream the results.