This is such a heartbreaking story. People have lost their moral these days, such a sad and greedy world we living in.
$200,000 is life changing money for almost everyone I guess they couldn't resist to steal it if all this is true, very sad. But since the amount is so high it should be a reason for a good investigation form some authorities. People should not just get away with everything, also if many people get along and make it annoying for this "Daniel" maybe he will return the money.

I really feel sorry for you OP but I admire your psychological strength.
If it's anything I can do for you, anything just let me know.
I sent him a message on Telegram yesterday and he replied to it, but I did not send anything more after that.