Concern of Ribit in Payment on Purim

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Question

A person borrowed money from a friend and repays him on Purim with an amount greater than the loan. Since the lender is poor, the borrower tells him that part of the money is given as gifts to the poor. Is this prohibited due to ribit?

Answer

Prohibited.

Source

Shulchan Aruch, Yoreh De'ah, Siman 160, סעיף 4

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