Soo which is the history here, did the owner tryed to sell the account and after someone find it and expose it he claimed the account got hacked, soo the person dont know its possible to track all accounts reset passwords? Soo op lock this or proof you are the real owner, besides that you shouldnt never lie.
He most probably sold it in secrecy or gave up on the account because the allegations were most likely true. This is how it works in a court of law too, you're given an opportunity to respond, to try and clear your name, if you don't, you make what is called a "default judgement", in this case, he is not the rightful owner of the account.