I suppose if you can't function in a complex world, Prison might be your only hope. And that is super sad.

But it seems like he panicked -- or did he? Throws out the money and then tells sister to report van stolen. So they go after him or don't think he used her van. WHO uses their own van for a heist, anyway?

This poor guy just sounds like h's just not that bright. He could have found less risky and easier ways to get thrown in prison.