Istifta 119 — Dealing with laws in non-Muslim countries

Some governments offer social security benefits to their citizens as long as one does not find a job. Is it permissible for them to continue receiving these benefits, even after they have found work and have not informed the department concerned about it?
Answer
It is not permissible for them to accept the benefits except after informing the competent authorities in those countries about it.
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