He didn't set off to scam the people. He invested to make them money. Unfortunately Scott Keevil decided to scam people, and that is why we are in the position we are..
Defending Byrnes from all his illegal actions is a full time job for some people.
Taking money from a pension fund illegally and from your sister's inheritance, without her permission, for your own benefit can NEVER be white washed over.
Never in a million years.
But that doesn't stop some defenders from trying!!!