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What is the ruling of Islamic law on dealing with money left by a deceased person in an overseas bank, which has not been claimed by any of his heirs, knowing that there is an offer to transfer and divide it?

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Most likely, this is a scam to obtain money or account information. Even if there were real funds belonging to a deceased person, it is impermissible to take them unjustly or to assist bank employees in a trick to withdraw them, for Allah Almighty says: "And cooperate in righteousness and piety, but do not cooperate in sin and aggression. And fear Allah; indeed, Allah is severe in penalty."

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