John Discovered His Company's Accountant Was "Skimming" Money from the Business.The

John discovered his company's accountant was "skimming" money from the business.The accountant agreed to pay John a one-time payment of $25,000 not to report the skimming to company officials.The accountant promised she would pay the money back when she could.John accepted the money and never reported what he knew.A year later the accountant was fired when the embezzlement was discovered.She was also prosecuted for theft.The payment to John was never discovered.Which statement is correct?

A) John's act was unethical and illegal.
B) John's act was unethical but not necessarily illegal.
C) John's act was ethical since he believed the accountant would return the money; however, it was illegal.
D) Based on the facts, John's conduct was both ethical and legal given the special circumstances of this case.