I totally get your point @oldtimer . I have been traveling a lot the last years and while visiting 12 countries I never overstayed. It is a little dodgy to do to be honest. But in some corrupt places it is quite common. Some countries will just charge you a fine for each day overstayed, no big issue.
I think he just got really unlucky in the end. But the point to learn from all of this is to respect the country you go, there are rules, sometimes no money can save you.
Hoping for the best for him!
Me too. Nice chat.