Fatwaa.net - Fatawa | What is the ruling on buying a fake bank account for 100 dinars for the purpose of traveling? The scenario is: a person pays a bank employee 100 dinars in exchange for the employee to deposit an amount into this person's account, and then provides a statement for that. Afterward, the employee withdraws the amount and returns it, and this is because the person cannot travel unless there is a certain amount in their account?

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30 / 05 / 2026

The Ruling on Buying a Fake Bank Account

Question

What is the ruling on buying a fake bank account for 100 dinars for the purpose of traveling? The scenario is: a person pays a bank employee 100 dinars in exchange for the employee to deposit an amount into this person's account, and then provides a statement for that. Afterward, the employee withdraws the amount and returns it, and this is because the person cannot travel unless there is a certain amount in their account?

Answer

I say, and with God's help: Deception and manipulation are not permissible. If what is being done is permissible by law and regulation, then it is allowed; otherwise, it is not, and God knows best.

The Ruling on Buying a Fake Bank Account

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