Because you need to satisfy the banking monkeysI don't understand why anyone would want to use such "tricks" (assuming it's something illegal as you don't want to discuss it in the public forum).
This, plus a couple of extra docsAs @fshore wrote, many banks will happily open an account for non-residents. You'll just have to visit in person and you'll typically need a US mailing address (just use a friend's address or a paid mail forwarding service).
Did you require a personal visit? Was it a corporate or personal account?Because you need to satisfy the banking monkeys
This, plus a couple of extra docs
Yes always requiredDid you require a personal visit?
Personal, it’s the same for corporate accounts if you want to go with a big bankWas it a corporate or personal account?