They were overt, literal, indisputable financial crimes. Not sure why you decided to scare-quote that.
Making someone you defrauded whole again doesn't erase the crime. The notion that it would is ludicrous.
>I guess in this Cancel Culture era
Give it a rest.
There is a truth that if you are a criminal you probably shouldn't draw attention to yourself. If you're a drug dealer, don't wear a bunch of jewellery and drive a unique car. If you're someone running a ponzi scheme, don't be a public troll, desperately seeking attention.