What should a person who was in charge of a government department and acquired money through illicit means, then repented, do with the money he spent improperly, knowing that he cannot enumerate its amount?
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He must return the money he took to its owner or their heirs. If that is not possible, then he must donate it as charity with the intention on behalf of its owner.
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