I guess so. But the fact that there is talk of being extorted in exchange for some sort of greater monetary return seems wrong to me, in general.

Frankly, I find it terrible that it would even be considered, or that she is being advised to do such a thing.

Given what little we know, even still, no matter what sort of possible returns, I doubt that there can be much money made when this sort of lot are above her in her workplace...