"Until the situation is resolved, banks, credit unions, insurance companies and even taxpayers are holding worthless paper, Pagliara said. "
AND they are STILL SELLING the stock to the public on one hand and saying those purchasing the stock will never see anything from the investment they are STILL SELLING.
Set up a business like that, selling stock you fully intend to never pay out on, while the business is wildly profitable, and sweep all profits into your own account. Then explain how you do not end up in prison for doing so...