**Policy Summary:**
This communication from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), dated February 20, 2020, addresses the implementation of Section 51A of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA), 1967, concerning the freezing of assets of individuals/entities with suspected terrorist links. Specifically, it informs Regulated Entities (REs) about the removal of two entries, QDi.063 (AL-MOKHTAR BEN MOHAMED BEN AL-MOKHTAR BOUCHOUCHA) and QDi.176 (IMAD BEN BECHIR BEN HAMDA AL JAMMALI), both of Tunisian origin, from the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) 1267 Sanctions List. This directive follows Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) communication referencing Security Council document No. SC/14113 - Note SCA/22003, dated 18 February 2020. REs are instructed to take note of this amendment and ensure meticulous compliance. The updated list of individuals and entities linked to ISIL (Da'esh) and Al-Qaida is available at https://www.un.org/securitycouncil/sanctions/1267/aq_sanctions_list. Further inquiries can be directed to Dr. S. K. Kar, Chief General Manager, Department of Regulation, Central Office, RBI at Tel No: 22661602, 22601000 or Fax No: 022-2270 5691. The RBI also cautions the public against sharing personal banking information in response to unsolicited communications.
Key Entities Referenced
Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967: Indian law aimed at prevention of unlawful activities and combating terrorism.
United Nations Security Council (UNSC): A principal organ of the United Nations responsible for the maintenance of international peace and security.
Ministry of External Affairs (MEA): The Indian government agency responsible for the conduct of India's foreign relations.
ISIL (Da'esh): A militant group and former self-proclaimed state.
Al-Qaida: A multinational militant organization.
ALMOKHTAR BEN MOHAMED BEN ALMOKHTAR BOUCHOUCHA: Individual of Tunisian origin, formerly on the UNSC Sanctions List.
IMAD BEN BECHIR BEN HAMDA ALJAMMALI: Individual of Tunisian origin, formerly on the UNSC Sanctions List.
Mumbai, Maharashtra: City in India where the Central Office of the Department of Regulation (RBI) is located.
RBI/2019-20/163
DOR.AML.BC.No.36/14.06.001/2019-20 February 20, 2020
The Chairpersons/ CEOs of all the Regulated Entities
Madam/Dear Sir,
Implementation of Section 51A of UAPA, 1967 - Removal of two entries from 1267 List
Please refer to Section 51 of our Master Direction on Know Your Customer dated February 25,
2016 as amended on January 09, 2020, in terms of which “Regulated Entities (REs) shall ensure
that in terms of Section 51A of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) (UAPA) Act, 1967, they do
not have any account in the name of individuals/entities appearing in the lists of individuals and
entities, suspected of having terrorist links, which are approved by and periodically circulated by
the United Nations Security Council (UNSC).”
2. In this regard, Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has now forwarded a press release “Security
Council document No. SC/14113 (Note SCA/2/20(03)) dated 18 February 2020 regarding
removal of two entries [QDi.063; AL-MOKHTAR BEN MOHAMED BEN AL-MOKHTAR
BOUCHOUCHA of Tunisian origin and QDi.176 IMAD BEN BECHIR BEN HAMDA AL-JAMMALI
of Tunisian origin] to its Sanctions List”, issued by the United Nations Security Council (UNSC).
The UNSC press release(s) concerning amendments to the list are available at
URL: https://www.un.org/securitycouncil/sanctions/1267/press-releases
3. Updated list of individuals and entities linked to ISIL (Da'esh) and Al-Qaida is available at:
https://www.un.org/securitycouncil/sanctions/1267/aq_sanctions_list
4. In view of the above, Regulated Entities (REs) are advised to take note of the aforementioned
UNSC communication and ensure meticulous compliance.
Yours faithfully,
(Dr. S. K. Kar)
Chief General Manager
िविनयमन िवभाग, क��ीय कायार्लय, क��ीय कायार्लय भवन, 12व�/ 13व� मंिज़ल, शहीद भगत �संह मागर्, फोटर्, मुंबई- 400001
टेलीफोन/ Tel No: 22661602, 22601000 फैक्स/ Fax No: 022-2270 5691
Department of Regulation, Central Office, Central Office Building, 12th/ 13th Floor, Shahid Bhagat Singh Marg, Fort, Mumbai - 400001
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