Arguably a single conviction won't achieve anything. If it's just one sucker who gets taken out (years later) as a result of an incredibly profitable scam, it's

Arguably a single conviction won't achieve anything. If it's just one sucker who gets taken out (years later) as a result of an incredibly profitable scam, it's easy to convince your employees that they won't be the one to take the fall. If you have a significant portion of the executive team or other leadership getting punished it sets a clearer example.