Even in a very very unlikely situation this isn't what it looks like on surface, you just don't do stuff like this if you're economically literate and want people to come to invest in your country.

Am I surprised? No. Disapointed? Yes. But it's good to see the red flags sooner rather than later.

And Max? He's doing well, clowning around, good for him. But who would ever trust this guy really?