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Term: HUNDI
Definition: Hundi is a way of sending money to someone in another country without using a bank. It works through a network of people who trust each other, often based on family or cultural connections. This system originated in India before banks were common and is still used today, especially by immigrant communities. There are two types of hundi: "white halawa" for legal transactions and "black halawa" for illegal money-laundering.
Definition: Hundi is a system for transferring money, usually across national borders, based on trust and operating through networks based on family relationships or on regional or ethnic affiliations rather than through banks and financial institutions. This system originated in India before the introduction of western banking practices and is commonly used in immigrant communities. In Indian and Pakistani usage, “white halawa” refers to legitimate transactions and “black halawa” refers to money-laundering. Hundi is also known as halawa.
These examples illustrate how hundi works. Instead of using banks or financial institutions, people rely on trusted networks of family or friends to transfer money. This system is based on trust and relationships rather than formal contracts or legal agreements.