I was confused as to how the buyer would escape scrutiny as well.. So the answer is that if the buyer isn't vetted, then the seller could pretend to be multiple

I was confused as to how the buyer would escape scrutiny as well.. So the answer is that if the buyer isn't vetted, then the seller could pretend to be multiple buyers and bid up the price to the desired amount. The settlement would then be made (or at least documented as being made) in cash.