He’s been gradually ramping up the severity of his crimes for decades. He’s still doing it, and won’t stop until we stop him. I don’t know if there’s a ceiling, but I’m certain his gang doesn’t think there is.

Well… yeah. That does make sense. I guess I am much less skeptical that this was a legitimate grift.

Because he wants to steal more money and this is an easy way to do so for someone who doesn’t need to obey any laws

Like the laws against making and promoting scam coins like this.