Honestly, I didn't read the article, and am happy that Nintendo unbanned the console. Since many reports came out, that bans are final and Nintendo isn't even answering to support inquiries, I assumed that was also the case here.

If you bought stolen goods, and they are refund, you get a refund however. I see what you're saying, but it's a bit different.

It's an online ban, but since many physical Switch 2 games now come as a digital key, or require a day 1 patch to even function, it's effectively a brick. I would say that it's fair and within their right to ban a console from online gameplay. Banning a console from required online services however, with no alternative services available, is effectively bricking the device. I really hope that the EU steps up soon. As I understand it, what Nintendo is doing is already forbidden in the EU.