This has basically been a power play from the crown prince from the very beginning. You get to look like you're rooting out corruption all while eliminating com

This has basically been a power play from the crown prince from the very beginning. You get to look like you're rooting out corruption all while eliminating competitors/cementing allegiances and shaking people down for money which you can then use to shore up the finances of your country. 3 birds, one stone.