The Kinahan cartel And Their Utilization Of The Hawala Trading Market (1/8/24)
Hawala lending refers to a traditional and informal method of money transfer and lending that operates outside of the formal banking system. The term "hawala" is an Arabic word that means "transfer" or "wire." It is a system that has been used for centuries in various cultures, particularly in the Middle East, South Asia, and North Africa.In hawala lending, there is no physical movement of money between locations.
Instead, a network of hawaladars (individuals or businesses that facilitate hawala transactions) act as intermediaries to transfer funds from one person to another. The system relies on trust and the reputation of the hawaladar.Here's a simplified explanation of how hawala lending typically works:
- Person A approaches a hawaladar in one location and gives them the amount of money they want to send to Person B in another location.
- The hawaladar in Location A contacts another hawaladar in Location B and provides instructions on delivering the equivalent amount of money to Person B.
- Person B can then collect the funds from the hawaladar in Location B.
In this episode we dive into the Kinahan cartel and how they have become creative financially in the wake of American sanctions and how they've even started utilizing the Hawala market and how their ties to Hezbollah and Hamas have helped facilitate it.
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source:
Kinahan Cartel targeted by US because of links to Hezbollah, ex-garda chief reveals - SundayWorld.com