That is assuming that the whole "we got hacked" is a complete fabrication. It is possible, but isn't it completely short sighted?
I mean, who would change places with him? His head has a price, and he will never be able to hide anywhere in the world or spend any of that money. He is going to live the rest of his life being watched by authorities all around the world and he will have thousands of people believing he is holding the stash.