The Hawaladar (no. 162): [s7e8]

: 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.

The episode is noted for highlighting physical prowess in the field while maintaining the series' ongoing mystery regarding Reddington's past and his relationship with the original Katarina Rostova. [Spoilers] Post Episode Discussion S7E08 "The Hawaladar" [S7E8] The Hawaladar (No. 162)

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 : Utilizing the ancient "Hawala" method, Ratna facilitates

: Reddington points the Task Force toward Ratna under the guise of stopping a criminal transaction. In reality, Red intercepts Ratna in a crowded park to seize his ledger and gain intelligence on Orion Relocation Services , the group he believes is holding Ilya. The Blacklister: Bhavish Ratna : Reddington points the

: 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