How can ransomware attackers get away with their actions? Why are ransoms paid not tracked?

Ransomware operators often stay hidden and evade law enforcement by utilizing various tactics such as operating from jurisdictions with lax cybercrime laws, using virtual private networks (VPNs) to anonymize their online activities, deploying encryption to mask communication and data, employing sophisticated hacking techniques to cover their tracks, and demanding ransom payments in cryptocurrencies which are harder to trace. They may also use third-party services to launder funds, create fake identities, and constantly evolve their methods to stay ahead of cybersecurity measures.