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In the past I took some money from a government agency without having the right for it. Now I regret it and want to pay it back. Should I repay it to the government or as Sadaqa to poor people?

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In the past I took some money from a government agency without having the right for it. Now I regret it and want to pay it back. Should I repay it to the government or as Sadaqa to poor people?
Sayyed Mohammad Al-Musawi, Sayyed Mohammad al-Musawi is originally from Iraq and heads up the World Ahlul Bayt Islamic League in London. Other than being involved in various humanitarian projects, he frequently responds to... Answered 4 years ago

It is wrong to take money from any government agency with out having the right for it. Muslim should always be sincere , truthful and honest. 
'You need to return that money to its owners and if can not, then give it to the poor on behalf of the owners and not as a donation from you.

Wassalam.