Dear for one, you aren't much junior.. we are almost the same age and almost the same time old on PW (although i have been using since it was created, i joined much later as a member)..
Secondly, i didn't decide anything for you or him.. its an open forum.. everyone is sharing their opinion, so did i; read carefully, it says "I think"..
Lastly, what would you have done different?? if you had directly contacted the culprit in pesh, had you not lost your money then?? he was just facilitating you.. getting you a better price than he would have offered you directly.. and to be honest, he has more chances of getting anything recovered than you ever will.. and when he does (IA) he will share the recoveries with you as due.. Shazo is an honest person.. no use tossing mud on someone dear..
Once again, i have not concluded anything on anyone's behalf. I have shared my opinion which i am entitled too. You can keep this thread going for as long as it you want. or the mods.
Peace!