It is logical for the ransomware (or any lawbreaker) to minimize lawbreaker in order to reduce risk and penalty. It is also a legal act that may be considered

It is logical for the ransomware (or any lawbreaker) to minimize lawbreaker in order to reduce risk and penalty. It is also a legal act that may be considered to mitigate the guilt in the eyes of the court. Much safer than actually releasing the data. Why did other ransomware gangs did not think of this first? Is it because they are irrational or just lack proficiency in the law?