I believe the reason it became a huge scandal was because, the money that was used for the purchase wasnt given to the university rather than accomplice's pocke

I believe the reason it became a huge scandal was because, the money that was used for the purchase wasnt given to the university rather than accomplice's pocket. Thus, not providing further opporunities for the needy. And for you to legally purchase a seat in those universities, it was gonna cost them much higher price tag.