Could [ if this gets fixed] depend on on how long term the Apple managers KPIs are measured?
Say they get bonuses based on the most recent 6 months or 1 year, but if becoming more strict with the App Store apps would make Apple lose money the nearest year (since Apple makes money thanks to the scams), then maybe the problem is almost unfixable?
This is not a new problem by any means. Apple has been largely ignoring it for many years, only taking action when there's bad PR like now.