**Executive Summary:**
This document from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) relays United Nations Security Council (UNSC) updates regarding the ISIL (Da'esh) and Al-Qaida sanctions list, specifically the addition of one individual. Regulated Entities (REs) must ensure compliance with Section 51A of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA), 1967, regarding individuals/entities appearing on the UNSC list. Any delisting requests must be forwarded to the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA).
**Key Points / Main Content:**
* **UAPA and UNSC Sanctions List:**
* REs must not hold accounts for individuals/entities on the UNSC's list of those with suspected terrorist links, as per Section 51A of the UAPA, 1967.
* The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has forwarded a UNSC press release concerning changes to the ISIL (Da'esh), Al-Qaida sanctions list.
* **Individual Added to Sanctions List:**
* An Iraqi individual, Amir Muhammad Sa'id Abdal-Rahman al-Mawla (QDi.426), has been added to the UNSC's 1267/1989 ISIL (Da'esh)/Al-Qaida Sanctions List.
* **Delisting Requests:**
* REs must forward any delisting requests to the Joint Secretary (CTCR), MHA, electronically.
* Individuals/entities seeking removal from the sanctions list can submit their request to the Ombudsperson appointed by the United Nations Secretary-General.
* **Available Resources:**
* The UNSC press releases are available at a provided URL.
* Updated lists of individuals/entities linked to ISIL (Da'esh), Al-Qaida, and the Taliban are available at provided URLs.
**Impact Analysis:**
**Regulated Entities (REs):**
* *Impact:* REs must adhere to the updated UNSC sanctions list and ensure compliance with UAPA, potentially requiring them to review existing accounts and screen new customers.
* *Action Required:* Take note of the UNSC communication, ensure meticulous compliance, and forward any delisting requests to the MHA.
**Account Holders (Listed Individuals/Entities):**
* *Impact:* Individuals and entities added to the list are subject to assets freeze, travel ban and arms embargo.
* *Action Required:* Those seeking removal can submit a delisting request to the Ombudsperson.
Key Entities Referenced
Ministry of External Affairs (MEA): The Indian government agency responsible for the country's foreign relations.
Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967: An Indian law aimed at preventing unlawful activities and dealing with terrorism.
United Nations Security Council (UNSC): A principal organ of the United Nations responsible for the maintenance of international peace and security.
ISIL (Da'esh): A militant group and self-proclaimed Islamic state in Iraq and Syria.
Al-Qaida: A multinational militant organization.
Resolution 2368 (2017): A United Nations Security Council resolution concerning ISIL (Da'esh), Al-Qaida, and associated individuals, groups, undertakings and entities.
Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA): The Indian government agency responsible for internal security.
Mumbai, Maharashtra: A city in India, mentioned as the location of a Central Office.
RBI/2019-20/252
DOR.AML.BC.No.75/14.06.001/2019-20 June 08, 2020
The Chairpersons/ CEOs of all the Regulated Entities
Madam/Dear Sir,
Implementation of Section 51A of UAPA, 1967 - Updates to UNSC’s 1267/ 1989 ISIL
(Da'esh) & Al-Qaida Sanctions List - Addition of one individual
Please refer to Section 51 of our Master Direction on Know Your Customer dated February 25,
2016 as amended on April 20, 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 the following Press
Release issued by the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) Committee established pursuant
to Resolutions 1267 (1999), 1989 (2011) and 2253 (2015) concerning ISIL (Da’esh), Al-Qaida,
and associated individuals, groups, undertakings and entities regarding changes in the List of
individuals and entities subject to the assets freeze, travel ban and arms embargo set out in
paragraph 1 of UNSC resolution 2368 (2017), and adopted under Chapter VII of the Charter of
the United Nations.
Note SC/14195 dated 21 May 2020 regarding addition of a Iraqi individual [QDi.426 Name: 1:
Amir 2: Muhammad Sa’id 3: Abdal-Rahman 4: al-Mawla] in UNSC’s 1267/ 1989 ISIL (Da'esh) &
Al-Qaida Sanctions List.
The UNSC press release(s) concerning amendments to the list are available at
URL: https://www.un.org/press/en/2020/sc14195.doc.htm
3. Updated list of individuals and entities linked to ISIL (Da'esh), Al-Qaida and Taliban are
available at:
http://www.un.org/securitycouncil/sanctions/1267/aq_sanctions_list
https://www.un.org/securitycouncil/sanctions/1988/materials
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"Caution: RBI never sends mails, SMSs or makes calls asking for personal information like bank account details, passwords, etc. It never keeps or offers funds to anyone. Please
do not respond in any manner to such offers."4. As per the instructions from the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), any request for delisting
received by any Regulated Entity (RE) is to be forwarded electronically to Joint Secretary
(CTCR), MHA for consideration. Individuals, groups, undertakings or entities seeking to be
removed from the Security Council’s ISIL (Da'esh) and Al-Qaida Sanctions List can submit their
request for delisting to an independent and impartial Ombudsperson who has been appointed
by the United Nations Secretary-General. More details are available at the following URL:
https://www.un.org/securitycouncil/ombudsperson/application
5. In view of the above, REs are advised to take note of the aforementioned UNSC
communication and ensure meticulous compliance.
Yours faithfully,
(Dr. S. K. Kar)
Chief General Manager