[s7e8] The Hawaladar (no. 162) Today

The episode focuses on (also referred to as Bava Shratna), a "Hawaladar" who operates a global banking system outside of traditional financial institutions.

: Utilizing the ancient "Hawala" method, Ratna facilitates massive money transfers across borders through a network of outposts—often small restaurants—without the physical movement of cash. [S7E8] The Hawaladar (No. 162)

: In a classic Red maneuver, he has an associate on roller skates steal the Blacklister's money, only to "loan" that same money back to Ratna at a steep 19% interest rate to help him fulfill his obligations. Subplots and Character Beats The episode focuses on (also referred to as

In , the eighth episode of The Blacklist's seventh season, Raymond Reddington manipulates the FBI Task Force to locate a specialist in untraceable money transfers to find his missing friend, Ilya Koslov. The Blacklister: Bhavish Ratna Subplots and Character Beats In , the eighth