I'm confused.
i don't think you understand what the main issue is here, and merely posting to increase your post count for that signature campaign...

anyway,.we obviously have a different view on what's good or bad, if an admin punishes a moderator for scamming a user on his site and does whatever it takes to get the scammed amount back..i see it as justice.. you see as a "bad impression".. well, lets leave it at that., good luck in your future endeavors, and may you never experience being scammed