Obviously, no one will openly admit to be responsible for what is being claimed. I however can't see him going anywhere in the comings months, maybe even years -- the US authorities won't just be letting him go so easily, especially not while the investigations of the MtGox theft are running. I personally don't really care what is happening as long as btc-e returns as promised, and I have gained enough confidence to believe in a good outcome for people after them having started refunding people recently.
I agree. His name will be tainted with the 'BTC-e laundered money'. I guess he just trying to protect his name or reputation, but my question is, does he have that reputation to begin with? I think he has been involving himself to a lot of scam and I remember some Legendary Member here posting links about him his company and the history of scams that he is alledgely involved.