The opinion is - read more.
Yes i suggested him to pay bribe of course.
If that's his only chance to turn his loss back from the scammers that should be done.
Bribe can be put in escrow so they cannot scam him twice.
And yes it is known tactics from scammers to ask people for money upfront, like i said to him.
After he give me more information about the case, i clearly told him to not pay them a single cent, because it was obvious scam.
But still i will never ever change my mind that bribe can be paid to turn back his losses.
If any amount be in escrow in return of unlocking his account, that's at least solution with minimum loss to him instead of losing everything.
Make sure you read everything with the time stamps and how the conversation goes.

Edit: Full conversation between me and the guy is posted by me public, i have nothing to hide.
Also i posted my pm, posted my offer to him to help in exchange for money that should be paid AFTER if i manage to help him and not upfront.
I don't see anything wrong to ask money for service (help) especially when i clearly stated he should pay me if the things work.
Also i don't see anything wrong for him paying bribe if that will help his case.
Everyone with brain will chose to pay little bit and taking his loses back.
If the offer were legit, the guy could always suggest escrow use for the bribe so the things can't go wrong.
When you dealing with scammers, you should be always open to suggestions but using your brain also.
Sending payments without security is not acceptable.