What is the ruling on working with a degree obtained through cheating?

Question:
The questioner says: A young man obtained a university degree by cheating in the exams. Is it permissible for him to work with that degree?

Answer:
This happens often, and cheating is forbidden. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said: So it is a forbidden act, a forbidden act. And this degree is a false degree, a lie. He does not use it to apply for a job, because he will compete with others, he will compete with others who hold valid degrees. He holds a forged degree, while others hold valid degrees, so he competes with them and may even be preferred over them.
So he must repent to Allah from cheating and forgery. If possible, he should complete his studies properly, studying in a valid manner. If that is not possible, he should seek his livelihood by means other than this degree, seeking his livelihood by means other than this degree.