Yup, 3 of them conspired together to change their whole way of life after 50+ years, they have slipped under the social
radar, they have fooled their wives,
children and friends. They have started afresh leaving their collective life's earning behind them, they are living in a foreign country without passports or with a new identity.
Give me a break!
Even if they wanted to do that, they would have found an easier way.
Yes, initially I thought they may have run into foul play until I had more facts to consider. Note to self - don't jump to conclusions until all the facts are in.