I think the gp just meant that when a person comes to the attention of courts and regulatory bodies, that the person had the intention of evading these authorit

I think the gp just meant that when a person comes to the attention of courts and regulatory bodies, that the person had the intention of evading these authorities will taken badly by them and likely result in more sanctions than just what would happen for breaking the various rules. All the different ways people evade authorities is a large topic. But, you're right, friends in high places help.