Seeking Judgment in Disputes over Riba Loans with Banks

Question:
The questioner says: Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success. Some people take riba (usury or interest) loans from some banks, and a dispute arises between them and the bank. They request that the case be referred to the Shari'ah court, yes? Some people take riba loans from some banks, and a dispute arises between them and the bank, so they request that it be referred to the Shari'ah court to free them from these interest payments, but they are surprised to find that it is referred to the Commercial Chamber or the Board of Grievances. What is the ruling in that? And do they seek judgment by it?

Answer:
He takes it while knowing that it is riba. This is proof that he did not seek the court except to sit and get rid of it. He is deceiving people. And the fact that he proceeded with this from the beginning while knowing that it is riba. This is a criminal. This is a criminal, and he must be punished for this action of his. As for him deceiving people and then saying he will resort to the Shari'ah ruling, not because he believes that this is the obligatory thing, but in order to get rid of this amount, he is a deceiver, and he must be disciplined for this, for this behavior. Yes. Glory be to You, O Allah, and praise be to You.