I really think they are ARE broke. I think they have in fact been telling the truth about their finances and for some time now the money coming in has been less than going out even though they have been selling off properties.
They have little cash, they have no hope, they are false prophets and now have no where to turn. The real Jehovah will not bail them out because they have used lies and deception to get them this far anyway, so they can't even turn to him. But the rank and file can, at least that's good news.