Not sure why Anyone would think this isn't illegal or a Crime, and with that Amount, Jail time in their future.
one charge is theft by deception, in NJ for that amount it's a felony. That crime alone carries up to 20 years
if found guilty do I think they will get 20 years ? probably not. But they Will get time
not sure about the conspiracy charges because it doesn't say at what degree. But at 2nd degree Felony would include jail time as well.
and after their criminal cases are done, you better believe Gofundme will go after whatever they own to recoup the money they are laying out to pay back people.