[passive]

Because this isn't the first collection they've stolen from someone, presumably.

It's a lot easier to become a really successful company if you can keep your inventory costs down. Perhaps by investing in local law enforcement instead, to make sure no one looks too close at said inventory?

Donald Trump is famous for not paying even really cheap contractor bills, because he knew he could get away with it.

[mcv]

This is the answer. They thought they could get away with it. And from what I understand, they nearly did, because the original victim couldn't afford the risk of a lengthy and expensive lawsuit.