I’m wondering if some of the actors are high level “undercover” operatives. Old article but interdasting nonetheless. https://www.nytimes.com/2014/11/16/us/mo
re-federal-agencies-are-using-undercover-operations.html
“Done right, undercover work can be a very effective law enforcement method, but it carries serious risks and should only be undertaken with proper training, supervision and oversight,” said Michael German, a former F.B.I. undercover agent who is a fellow at New York University’s law school. “Ultimately it is government deceitfulness and participation in criminal activity, which is only justifiable when it is used to resolve the most serious crimes.”