Executive Summary:
This RBI notification informs Regulated Entities (REs) about updates to the UNSC's ISIL (Da'esh) and Al-Qaida sanctions list, specifically the deletion of three entries. REs must ensure compliance with Section 51A of the UAPA, 1967, regarding individuals/entities on the UNSC list. The MEA has forwarded the UNSC press release dated January 17, 2022, regarding these changes.
Key Points / Main Content:
* **UAPA Act Compliance:**
* REs must ensure they do not maintain accounts for individuals/entities appearing on UNSC lists related to suspected terrorist links, as per Section 51A of the UAPA Act, 1967.
* **UNSC Sanctions List Updates:**
* MEA has forwarded UNSC press release (dated January 17, 2022) concerning changes to the ISIL (Da'esh) and Al-Qaida sanctions list.
* Three entries have been deleted from the UNSC 1267/1989 ISIL (Da'esh)/Al-Qaida Sanctions List:
* QDe.071 Name: AL-HARAMAIN ISLAMIC FOUNDATION
* QDe.072 Name: AL-HARAMAIN ISLAMIC FOUNDATION SOMALIA
* QDe.103 Name: AL-HARAMAIN FOUNDATION INDONESIA
* **Accessing Updated Lists and Information:**
* Updated lists of individuals and entities linked to ISIL (Da'esh), Al-Qaida, and the Taliban are available at specified URLs.
* Details of sanctions measures and exemptions are available at a provided URL.
* **Delisting Requests:**
* Any delisting requests received by REs must be forwarded electronically to the Joint Secretary (CTCR), MHA.
* Individuals/entities seeking removal from the ISIL (Da'esh) and Al-Qaida Sanctions List can submit their request to the Ombudsperson.
* **RBI Caution:**
* RBI cautions the public that it never asks for personal information or offers funds.
Impact Analysis:
* **Regulated Entities (REs)**
* *Impact:* REs are directly affected as they need to update their records and ensure compliance with the revised sanctions list.
* *Action Required:* Take note of the UNSC communication, ensure meticulous compliance, update internal lists, and forward any delisting requests to the MHA.
Key Entities Referenced
ISIL (Da'esh): Islamic State of Iraq and Levant, a designated terrorist organization.
Al-Qaida: A multinational militant organization.
Unlawful Activities Prevention Act, 1967: Indian law that aims to prevent unlawful activities and terrorist acts.
United Nations Security Council: A principal organ of the United Nations responsible for the maintenance of international peace and security.
Ministry of External Affairs: The Indian government agency responsible for the country's foreign relations.
Ministry of Home Affairs: The Indian government agency responsible for internal security.
ALHARAMAIN ISLAMIC FOUNDATION: An entity listed on the UNSC sanctions list.
Jakarta Timur, Indonesia: Location of ALHARAMAIN FOUNDATION INDONESIA
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RBI/2021-22/152
DOR.AML.REC.82/14.06.001/2021-22 January 18, 2022
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: Deletion of 3 entries
Please refer to Section 51 of our Master Direction on Know Your Customer dated February 25,
2016 as amended on May 10 , 2021, 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 forwarded the following Press Release
dated January 17, 2022, 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.
Reference SC/14767 dated 17 January 2022 regarding deletion of 3 entries [QDe.071
Name: AL-HARAMAIN ISLAMIC FOUNDATION
A.k.a.: a) Vazir b) Vezir F.k.a.: na Address: a) (64 Poturmahala, Travnik, Bosnia and
Herzegovina) b) Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina
QDe.072 Name: AL-HARAMAIN ISLAMIC FOUNDATION (SOMALIA)
A.k.a.: na F.k.a.: na Address: Somalia
QDe.103 Name: AL-HARAMAIN FOUNDATION (INDONESIA)
A.k.a.: Yayasan Al-Manahil-Indonesia F.k.a.: na Address: (Jalan Laut Sulawesi Blok
DII/4, Kavling Angkatan Laut Duren Sawit, Jakarta Timur 13440 Indonesia (at time of
listing); Tel.: 021-86611265 and 021-86611266; Fax.: 021-8620174)] in UNSC’s 1267/
1989 ISIL (Da'esh) & Al-Qaida Sanctions List.
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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
"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."The UNSC press release concerning amendments to the list is available at
URL: https://www.un.org/securitycouncil/sanctions/1267/press-releases
3. Updated lists of individuals and entities linked to ISIL (Da'esh), Al-Qaida and Taliban are
available at:
www.un.org/securitycouncil/sanctions/1267/aq_sanctions_list
https://www.un.org/securitycouncil/sanctions/1988/materials
4. The details of the sanctions measures and exemptions are available at the following URL:
https://www.un.org/securitycouncil/sanctions/1267#further_information
5. 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
6. In view of the above, REs are advised to take note of the aforementioned UNSC
communication and ensure meticulous compliance.
The UNSC press release concerning amendments to the list is available at
URL: https://www.un.org/securitycouncil/sanctions/1267/press-releases
Yours faithfully,
(Vivek Srivastava)
General Manager