Just to add some fuel...

[Scruit_Bigtime]

OPs explanation cant account for the situation where there was only 1 bidder AND that person won.
as by his example that wouldn't be possible.

no one knows the true nature of what caused this, its all speculation at this point.

but as mentioned above its too late to take back from those who won.

its a horrible mess to be in and i don't envy them the difficulties they'll face trying to come to a resolution to this that feels "fair and just" to all parties.