To accept bribes or acquire money in questionable ways

I don't trust that politician. I don't believe that he cares about our Country. He only cares about lining his pockets

Non ho fiducia in quel politico. Non credo che abbia a cuore il bene del Paese, ma si preoccupi solo di arricchirsi

With all their political connections, they easily found a way to line their pockets with public funds at the community's expense

Con tutti gli agganci politici che hanno, hanno trovato il modo di fare soldi coi fondi pubblici e a spese della comunità

According to folklore, in the early 18th century, a court tailor sought the patronage of the famous dandy George "Beau" Brummel. Supposedly, the tailor sent him a dress coat in which the pockets were lined with banknotes. Actually, both expressions date back to the 16th century