The fact that the do nothing FBI was involved means this was probably compromised by a more worthy Agency and the FBI dismantled the network to protect its other assets and the Elite that used it. As well it wanted to cover its own tracks when the question would be asked why they did not move on the users more quickly. The 800 criminals using it where just allowed to operate on it for this specific situation to use as an excuse to shut it down when needed.
The fact that the do nothing FBI was involved means this was probably compromised by a more worthy Agency and the FBI dismantled the network to protect its other assets and the Elite that used it. As well it wanted to cover its own tracks when the question would be asked why they did not move on the users more quickly. The 800 criminals using it where just allowed to operate on it for this specific situation to use as an excuse to shut it down when needed.