“By what convoluted logic do you arrive at the premise that monies earned by me and taken from me and my employer with promise to start repayment at date certain, all of a sudden becomes an entitlement just because corrupt government officials have embezzled the funds? “
You f’ed up. You trusted them. You actually thought they were saving your money for you, didn’t you?
The first law of the Ferengi comes to mind “Once you have their money, never give it back”.
Ah yes, I had forgotten. Thanks for reviving my memory...........