Now that their vein of gold is running out the easiest way to steal the gold is declaring bankruptcy. The smart conceal the gold and take bankruptcy knowing nobody will come after them. Worst case; they’ll pay a fine. The smart ones (early ones) walked away unscathed. As more and more try to run the same play however they tip off politicians who have an agenda of their own.

No worries AMCs. There are a thousand ways to skin an appraiser. As long as you have his billiards in a vice he is willing to feed you for life. Another AMC owner will soon discover the next big play for hiding the gold.