So why would you plan such an elaborate scheme?

They tell of an elaborate scheme to interfere in the American political system.

He could set up more elaborate schemes for the later gates, given the time to work them out.

However, the stolen car only proves to be the first step in a more elaborate scheme.

Through an elaborate scheme, Molly is elected student council president.

But then why go to the trouble of such an elaborate scheme?

And why in the world would the police target you for such an elaborate scheme?

The main thrust seems to be an elaborate scheme to have their pictures taken with you.

However, this didn't work and a more elaborate scheme followed.

Little do they know that they're only part of an elaborate scheme.