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What is the primary reason for the lack of a dispute resolution mechanism in hawala transactions?
What is the primary reason for the lack of a dispute resolution mechanism in hawala transactions?
- The absence of a centralized authority to oversee transactions
- The lack of formal regulations in hawala systems (correct)
- The lack of trust among parties involved in the transactions
- The complexity of the transactions involved
What is the potential consequence of fluctuations in exchange rates or market conditions in hawala transactions?
What is the potential consequence of fluctuations in exchange rates or market conditions in hawala transactions?
- The recipient receives a lower amount than originally agreed upon (correct)
- The transaction is cancelled
- The transaction is delayed
- The recipient receives a higher amount than originally agreed upon
Why did Dutch potato and onion traders accept cash payments in the 2019 hawala case?
Why did Dutch potato and onion traders accept cash payments in the 2019 hawala case?
- Due to a lack of functioning banking system in West Africa (correct)
- Due to a desire to launder money
- Due to a desire to avoid taxes
- Due to a lack of trust in the formal banking system
What is the primary purpose of underground banking in the context of money laundering?
What is the primary purpose of underground banking in the context of money laundering?
What is a characteristic of hawala transactions that makes them vulnerable to money laundering?
What is a characteristic of hawala transactions that makes them vulnerable to money laundering?
What is the purpose of a third-party payment in the context of underground banking?
What is the purpose of a third-party payment in the context of underground banking?
What is the main reason hawala banking is still used today?
What is the main reason hawala banking is still used today?
What is the potential consequence of fraudulent practices or errors in the transfer process in hawala transactions?
What is the potential consequence of fraudulent practices or errors in the transfer process in hawala transactions?
What is the purpose of hawala banking in the context of money laundering?
What is the purpose of hawala banking in the context of money laundering?
What is the primary characteristic of hawala banking?
What is the primary characteristic of hawala banking?
