Have a look at the video's they have posted. They give thw names of those involved. If they simply ran off then they would be found.

Other than that what trust do you give bots, or even in the whole steemit system. You have to trust a little at some point. They have prooved themselves to be trustworthy and will continue to do so.

Why would you screw over a good system that benifits everyone involved, including those managing it.