If the targets were primarily business leaders and fewer in number, I'd agree with you. The vastness and involvement of political figures makes a state's suppor

If the targets were primarily business leaders and fewer in number, I'd agree with you. The vastness and involvement of political figures makes a state's support more likely. If he just wanted to get his own rocks off, why bring in these guys? Prince Andrew, Clinton? It'd be safer to ensnare middling business leaders no one has ever heard of if he just wanted money. But such people are no use to state intelligence.