The question is whether you have any evidence that that's not what's going on. Because otherwise that's obviously just what the government wants you to think.
My earlier comment should be read as firmly tongue-in-cheek--like, puncturing the cheek--if people thinking it's serious is what's picking up the downvotes.
I downvoted it because it didn't really contribute anything to the topic, not that I didn't see the humour (something along the lines of that old HN/reddit chestnut). Just to let you know.
The question isn't whether it seems implausible.
The question is whether you have any evidence that that's not what's going on. Because otherwise that's obviously just what the government wants you to think.