The Meaning of the Shaykh al-Islam's Statement: "And when the one in authority eats illicit wealth, he needs to hear lies"

Question : Say, and when the one in authority eats illicit wealth, does he need to hear lies through the testimony of witnesses and otherwise?

Answer : Yes. Welcome. The meaning is that when the one in authority becomes accustomed to eating illicit wealth, he seeks out false testimony and lies in order to obtain the money he wants.