Is freeing a slave sufficient as expiation for zihar if a slave is found in one of the countries?

Question:
He says: Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success, if one searches for the freeing of a slave in some of the countries where the freeing of slaves is mentioned, is it obligatory for him to free a slave in this case if he finds one?

Answer:
If it is established by the Shari'ah that this is a slave according to the Shari'ah, then there is nothing wrong with it. However, if it is not established and it is merely a scheme to take money, this does not clear the conscience. This does not clear the conscience. Yes.