Matthew 28:12-15

And when they were assembled with the elders, and had taken counsel, they gave much money unto the soldiers,

saying, Say ye, His disciples came by night, and stole him away while we slept.

And if this come to the governor’s ears, we will persuade him, and rid you of care.

So they took the money, and did as they were taught: and this saying was spread abroad among the Jews, and continueth until this day.