Is it obligatory to return all money received without work, or only what was received after becoming aware of its unlawfulness? Is ignorance an excuse? Is it permissible to return the money via bank transfer if cash is unavailable?
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You must return all the money you unlawfully took from your employer. Ignorance of its prohibition is no excuse, as this is a human right that is not waived by ignorance. There is no harm in returning the funds via bank transfer.
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