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Opener illustration by the great Ben Pearce, in the latest issue of brand eins, to accompany an article by Paul Hildebrandt. "In the Shadows" details the rise of hawala banking and how the German authorities are cracking down on hawala offices out of concern that they're being used to finance terrorism and launder money. But for many migrants, these informal money transfers are the only way to support their families. A difficult story perfectly captured by Ben's stylish and mysterious artwork.