Here’s how I see it.
— The man had cash with him
— It is not a crime to carry cash
— there was no evidence that he had committed a crime
Thats it. Over and done. I really don’t care “why” he had the cash. And he shouldn’t have to explain it.
Many of us still believe in “karma” if not direct divine retribution. If it actually was fishy, many will move on to a case of more repute.