The government could even want this. For example: The tablet leaves the country. The government is aware, but pretends otherwise. Money flows into the country

The government could even want this. For example: The tablet leaves the country. The government is aware, but pretends otherwise. Money flows into the country to pay for the tablet. The government reports the tablet missing, then gets it back. Repeat, for a nice flow of cash. Selling the same object multiple times must be profitable.