> Most of your points I'm ignoring

Easier than a counterpoint, sure.

> Sure it can happen, but there needs to be actual evidence before anyone should assume it is widespread.

Do[1] you[2] read[3] the[4] news[5]?

[1] https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2021-10-01/russian-b...

[2] https://www.wsj.com/articles/the-billionaire-behind-the-bigg...

[3] https://www.forbes.com/sites/christopherhelman/2021/04/16/ta...

[4] https://slate.com/business/2014/05/richard-branson-tax-fraud...

[5] https://www.forbes.com/sites/ywang/2021/08/24/companies-link...