Not by giving them the opposite of what they want. This just means the 10,000 will be in custody rather than just 2,000.
I see the RATS as having played into his plans and has check-mated them, AGAIN.
Their plans are from the Wiley Coyote toolbox.
What'll they order next? My guess is the "Acme Tax Return Trap." Should be arriving in 2-3 days.