I suppose it isn't but the sheer scale of effort seems like it should be criminal.

It is absolutely criminal. Whether it gets prosecuted is a different matter - prosecutors love giving corporate interests a free pass

6 months ago it had no chance of being prosecuted. But, if the fallout between Elon and Trump is as bad as it looks from the outside, there might be justice after all.

I doubt Trump cares about Musk's flunkies.

Lying to the police is illegal, which it seems like Tesla (employees) did many times.