Finding some money at Mina and announcing it but without knowing the owner

Q 1: A pilgrim found a sum of money in Mina. He took it (Part No. 15; Page No. 448) and announced it, but he could not find its owner until the end of the days of Hajj. He took it with him when he returned home. It remained with him for a year, but nobody came to take it, given that he had announced it in the newspaper. So, he gave it as Sadaqah (voluntary charity). What should he do about it? May Allah guide you.

A: He should send this money to the Head of the Supreme Court in Makkah Al-Mukarramah, along with its description when it was found, and ask for the necessary legal acts concerning it. May Allah grant us success. May peace and blessings be upon our Prophet Muhammad, his family, and Companions.