There are historical examples of unethical behavior that was noticed and consequences occurred. But the amount of unethical behavior that wasn't noticed, and wa

There are historical examples of unethical behavior that was noticed and consequences occurred. But the amount of unethical behavior that wasn't noticed, and wasn't recorded in history, is unknowable. We don't know what percentage of unethical behavior history catches up with. As I see it, a sufficient reason to be ethical is that it's right, not because it's rewarding to wealth or reputation.