From what I understand it is normal to accept funds as salary for work with a non profit.
But Bannon should have known they would be gunning for him. And just looking for any opportunity.
It appears the “salaries” were diverted to a shell company that was set for that purpose.
https://twitter.com/Cernovich/status/1296454346604007424
True, but in this case, they promised to take no salary or any other compensation and then they did it anyway, laundering the money through a non-profit organization controlled by Bannon.
Have you read the indictment?