> [After being convicted for wire fraud] When he informed [his mother] that the fines and disgorgements totaled more than $60 million, she replied, “Oh, dear. Y

> [After being convicted for wire fraud] When he informed [his mother] that the fines and disgorgements totaled more than $60 million, she replied, “Oh, dear. You did well, Sung Kook. Our America is going through a difficult time. Consider the amount you are paying as a tax.” No. You "did not well". It's not a tax, it's a fine for being a cheater, you should not be allowed to own or trade any financial product. The fact that he was not prevented from doing any more business is the real issue here.