Lots of people solicite for donations that fund nefarious activities under cover of charitable causes. That's why it's illegal.
In addition soliciting for funds without registering a charity is illegal in many countries around the world. INCLUDING IN THE WEST!
Yes it's sad that the chaps in jail, and I'm sure his family is suffering, I'm sorry for that, but honestly. You guys that are constantly scared and trying to scare others need to grow a pair. You lot were probably little tattle tales in school and your parents probably put you to sleep at night by scaring you into believing that monsters were hiding in the closet, this seems to have had long term effects. You're a bunch of tools.