I think you're right in saying that he's a "wanna be scam artist" atm. Unintentionally, of course; but it doesn't happen often, so let's celebrate it.
Maybe it is just me, but I don't see how you could be either a scam artist or a "wanna be scam artist" "unintentionally"?
My understanding of the term (and how I was using the term) "scam artist" has intentionality built into it... otherwise the conduct does not rise to the level of "scam artist.".. .
Possible parsing error, so I added some text effects.
Repent while you still can, cryptocriminals!
Digital currency firm co-founder gets 20 years
in U.S. prisonhttp://www.reuters.com/article/usa-cyber-libertyreserve-idUSL2N18326DMay 6 - The co-founder of Liberty Reserve, the operator of what had been a widely-used digital currency, was sentenced to 20 years in prison on Friday for conspiring to help cyber criminals launder hundreds of millions of dollars using its services.
Arthur Budovsky, 42, was sentenced by U.S. District Judge Denise Cote in Manhattan, who said a substantial punishment was warranted for his role in running a money laundering operation that prosecutors said was of unprecedented scope.