this sort of stuff happens all the time in law enforcement. Imagine the money it cost the states each year with every traffic violation let go because cops pull over someone who has a badge. Hell I know someone who just got off a speeding, no seatbelt and talking on a cell phone just because the officer was playing cards with his brother in law (another cop) a month before..
I am glad these guys got caught, and all over $106... thats great and I hope it does cost jobs.