Many countries treat their hi-so / wealthy citizens differently to the hoi-polloi.
In Australia, politicians who misuse taxpayers' money by, for example, claiming travel expenses they are not entitled to, do not face prosecution. They just pay it back, along with an apology, and all is forgiven.
I wonder what would happen if a bank robber offered to give the money back when he was arrested? Would that be permissible?
Probably not!