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WhatsApp group with 532 members, 82,000 messages, millions in cash transfers: Report exposes hawala network
The 532-member group, called “Traders of Greater Europe,” reportedly contained more than 82,000 messages exchanged between February and December 2022. The messages were used to arrange cash transfers across borders, including payments involving British cities such as London and Birmingham.
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- Why it matters
- The group moved millions through informal channels without banking oversight, reaching major British cities and potentially evading financial reporting requirements.
- Most affected
- British financial regulators — Exposed gap in monitoring informal money transfer networks.
Participants in the network — Operations documented and potentially subject to investigation. - Likely next
- Whether authorities launch a formal investigation or charge any participants in the network.
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