Who did the “OFF LIMITS” order come from would be a better question. That probably came from much higher up and long before the whole thing went down at the end of the year.
Those 25 people are probably protected or “throw aways” who will end up getting crucified for people much higher than them.
People in government.
Guess that was my point. Someone at the top knew about the terrible risks being taken and tried to keep it covered up.