I guess Vivek didn't stop at the scamming of his Alzheimer's drug scheme.
If one were to look at the current political system logically and objectively, they might see a pattern of politicians running for office to try to avoid or control investigations and jail time. Lyndon Johnson said it well-
"Show me the successful man and I'll show you the crime"
Talking about himself as well of course, as the then current "divider-in-chief" among the racist democrats.