The moderators know how to deal with this man, and I will not challenge or question their decisions. However, I think his apology would not be unreasonable in any case. And good for him for having the courage to do so. Since repentance is the first step to making amends. The people to whom he is guilty should have heard (read) his apology.
To admit his guilt is an act.
And it will take a lot of work to regain their trust and good reputation.
Maybe I am being too demanding, but his post did not read as an admission of guilt nor was it repentance. His follow up post even worse.
There was a word salad about "not under his control" and "just a delay" etc etc.
No comment about his lies about hospital and wife.
His post was basically "how do I get out of the brig so that it stops popping up on Google"
If he had said : "guys, I needed quick money and I thought I could pull a fast one. Now I know I have been stupid. I am really sorry, please forgive me and give me another chance"...it would have been (a bit) more effective.
As it stands, he even managed to disgust me even more