Taking money in exchange for intercession in transferring an employee

The questioner:
Recently, what are called public service offices have become widespread. A person comes to them and says, “I will give you a sum of money so that you transfer the employee’s son from Dammam to here.”

Another questioner:
That is, they agree on a sum between the owner of this office and this man.

The Shaykh:
That is, he intercedes for them.

Another questioner:
He intercedes with money. He intercedes with an office, or does he just transfer him? He intercedes with an office.

The Shaykh:
Does he transfer him from one job to another, or what? Or does he transfer him from the camel?

Another questioner:
And he says, "Give me the amount, and I will arrange the matter of your son."

The Shaykh:
When it becomes, if it is intercession, it does not become valid, and if he is transferring him in his car or in a plane, yes.

Another questioner:
Welcome.

The Shaykh:
If it is intercession, it is not valid. Whoever intercedes for something and sits with it until it is accepted has entered the gates of riba (usury or interest). But if he is not dragging him in a car or dragging him in a plane, and it is enough for you to cover the expense, there is no harm.

Another questioner:
He does not say, "I will arrange my matter, give me the amount, and I will arrange for your son."

The Shaykh:
This is not valid as long as its meaning is intercession.