Series 10 - Episode 2 Discussion

[A Cousin]

re: Victor Elliott who seems surprised that Harry doesn't know that his operation in Iraq was clean and all his contracts were taken over by a company advised by the husband of a "very charming lady who happens to be very senior in the British intelligence community."

Is this a red herring from KUDOs, a lie by Victor Elliot, a convenient explanation contained to the episode or a legitimate piece of the over-all S10 puzzle? Even Harry says he is sure every word of it is true and that they should keep it for a rainy day.

If legitimate, who could this woman be?

If it was Elena that Tariq saw on the CCTV, how does she fit in as the "anonymous benefactor"? Esp. since the theft of the case was considered a direct attack on MI-5.

One to ponder...?