Commentary for Bava Kamma 126:6

אתה אומר בטוען טענת גנב או אינו אלא בגנב עצמו כשהוא אומר אם לא ימצא הגנב בטוען טענת גנב הכתוב מדבר

It is thus stated here that it is only where the bailee falsely alleges theft that he has to make double payment, whereas if he falsely alleges loss, he has not to make double payment. Again, even where he falsely alleges theft it is only where [he confirms the allegation] by an oath that he has to make double payment, whereas where no oath [follows] he has not to make double payment. What is the Scriptural authority for all this? — As the Rabbis taught: If the thief be found;<span class="x" onmousemove="('comment',' Ex. XXII, 6. ');">⁹</span> this verse deals with a bailee<span class="x" onmousemove="('comment',' I.e., unpaid. ');">¹⁰</span>

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