That is a key point the volume and seriousness.
Now,how does one quantify this? Lately some people are trying to attach monetary value to these supposed transgressions and coming up with totals in line with the likes of Everton. This one assumes would carry a relatively small punishment although enough most likely to loose a tight title race.
Others point to a more serious verdict which would in some way involve bringing the PL and football into disrepute perhaps even hinting at fraudulent activity. The penalty for the later, which I hope is a conclusion which is not reached, one assumes would carry a proportionately higher punishment.