Seeking Nearness to Officials Through Showing Off and Hypocrisy

A listener (A.S.) from Riyadh says: In some government agencies and departments, there are people who are called "sick-hearted" and "those with weak souls." They build their own status at the expense of others' reputations, in the presence of heads and managers of government departments, through envy, showing off, and hypocrisy, may Allah protect us from that. What is your esteemed opinion and answer regarding this, and regarding everyone who follows this despicable behavior?
Answer: In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. Praise be to Allah, and may Allah send blessings and peace upon the Messenger of Allah, upon his family and his Companions, and upon those who follow his guidance.
Answer: As for these people about whom the questioner is asking, if they are known in any department or any workplace, it is incumbent upon whoever knows them to advise them and warn them against showing off, envy, and other such bad deeds. This is because the sickness of souls occurs through envy, through showing off, through sins, and through other forms. So, if anyone knows one of these people in any department, let him fear Allah and advise him to the best of his ability. Let him warn him against his bad deeds, and encourage him to be sincere and truthful in his work, and to be an advisor to Allah and His servants wherever he is. Let him warn against seeking nearness to superiors through showing off and seeking fame, or through oppressing others and envying others. This is the way, as far as I know. Yes.