I've realised a misunderstanding and want to clarify: I believe that you made your money through normal missions and trading on the same character. It's commendable. You should check out the hardcore restart some time. I do not believe you were dishonest about this and do not want to accuse you of cheating.
You were however, shooting players in Connecticut without permission before they'd said anything to you. You can still have your ship out of Bastille, sans credits or guns, if you explain rule 3.8, and commit to abiding by the rules to the best of your ability.