I'm sure everybody recalls the $400 million on pallets sent to Iran at the end of Obama's 8 years as a criminal President. That money for the most part, is untraceable. Much like drug and human trafficking cash gathered in bundles and squirreled away in corrupt banks in the Bahamas, Cook Islands and Panama.
The Treasury stopped printing bills in 2017 and it's very likely all the reserves are currently in circulation. Printed cash bills account for just over 10% of all the money in circulation. The other 90% is digital. Unlike printed bills, digital currency in the modern era is 100% traceable. Blockchain. That is, billions being laundered through foreign aid has left a trail. Any of those monies that were wired to elements of criminal organizations has implicated those recipients under RICO statutes.
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Racketeer_Influenced_and_Corrupt_Organizations_Act
I think this neatly explains the 400k+ sealed indictments and their continued and steady rise. It's difficult to imagine hundreds of grand juries and police and FBI investigations being conducted to accumulate this number of indictments.
The greed among politicians and bureaucrats is insatiable and these dummies just can't resist; ie. "these people are stupid" Clawing back these ill gotten Monies is just an NSA hack away.
I am just spitballing here and as usual, I appreciate everyone's input and comments.
Just want to point out that digital fiat in the legacy financial world is NOT based on blockchain tech. However, it should still leave a paper trail, so your argument is sound.
I fully believe they just don't care anymore if anyone follows the trail because many believe they still control the system and are protected. They can't see far enough ahead to know what's coming, or if they can, they know they are screwed no matter what so they will just throw caution to the wind and enjoy their remaining time.