[leblancfg]

...but this is a country.

In the immediate, the only thing that can happen, if at all, is for some people to lose their jobs.

I think he is hoping that if the leak is well covered enough by the media, it will be adding oil to the fire of public discontent. Perhaps in a way that would dislodge the current government.

Way I see it though, that's quite a long shot :)