If you read the whole thread, it was pointed out that the member has plagiarized some content. Have a look at it for yourself; https://bpip.org/profile.aspx?p=steve_rogers
Let's assume he was banned for merit abuse, does that seem like merit abuse to you?
I have seen far worse merit abuse scenarios here, and they haven't been banned let alone getting tagged.

It was probably just a mix up in the email.