IMPLEMENTATION OF SECTION 51A OF UAPA, 1967: UPDATES TO UNSC'S 1267/1989 ISIL (DA'ESH) & AL-QAIDA SANCTIONS LIST: AMENDMENTS IN 12 ENTRIES

MUMBAI, India, March 15 -- Reserve Bank of India issued the following notification:

RBI/2024-25/123

DOR. AML.REC.65/14.06.001/2024-25

March 15, 2025

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: Amendments in 12 Entries

Please refer to Paragraph 51 of the RBI Master Direction on Know Your Customer dated February 25, 2016 as amended on November 06, 2024 (MD on KYC), in terms of which "Regulated Entities (REs) shall ensure that in terms of Section 51A of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) (UAPA) Act, 1967 and amendments thereto, 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 connection, Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), Government of India has informed about the UNSC press release SC/16017 dated March 12, 2025 wherein the Security Council Committee pursuant to resolutions 1267 (1999), 1989 (2011) and 2253 (2015) concerning ISIL (Da'esh), Al‑Qaida and associated individuals, groups, undertakings and entities enacted the amendments specified with strikethrough and/or underline in the entries below on its ISIL (Da'esh) and Al-Qaida Sanctions List of individuals and entities subject to the assets freeze, travel ban and arms embargo set out in paragraph 1of Security Council resolution 2734 (2024), and adopted under Chapter VII of the Charter of the United Nations.

A.Individuals

QDi.006Name:1: AIMAN 2: MUHAMMED 3: RABI 4: AL-ZAWAHIRI

Name (original script):أيمن محمد ربيع الظواهري

Title:a)Doctorb)Dr.Designation:naDOB:19 Jun. 1951POB:Giza, EgyptGood quality a.k.a.:a)Ayman Al-Zawaharib)Ahmed Fuad Salimc)Al Zawahry Aiman Mohamed Rabi Abdel Muazd)Al Zawahiri Aymane)Abdul Qader Abdul Aziz Abdul Moez Al Doctorf)Al Zawahry Aiman Mohamed Rabig)Al Zawahry Aiman Mohamed Rabieh)Al Zawahry Aiman Mohamed Robii)Dhawahri Aymanj)Eddaouahiri Aymank)Nur Al Deen Abu Mohammedl)Ayman Al Zawaharim)Ahmad Fuad SalimLow quality a.k.a.:a)Abu Fatmab)Abu MohammedNationality:EgyptPassport no:a)Egypt number 1084010([object Object])b)19820215National identification no:naAddress:naListed on:25 Jan. 2001( amended on 2 Jul. 2007, 18 Jul. 2007, 13 Aug. 2007, 16 Dec. 2010, 22 May 2015, 24 Nov. 2020,11 Mar. 2025)Other information:Leader of Al-Qaida (QDe.004). Former operational and military leader of Egyptian Islamic Jihad (QDe.003), was a close associate of Usama Bin Laden (deceased). Believed tohavebeenin the Afghanistan/Pakistan border areabefore going to Afghanistan in 2014.Reportedly killed in drone strike in Kabul, Afghanistan on 31 July 2022.Photo available for inclusion in the INTERPOL-UN Security Council Special Notice.Review pursuant to Security Council resolution 1822 (2008) was concluded on 21 Jun. 2010. Review pursuant to Security Council resolution 2368 (2017) was concluded on 24 November 2020. INTERPOL-UN Security Council Special Notice web link: https://www.interpol.int/en/How-we-work/Notices/View-UN-Notices-Individuals.

QDi.184Name:1: MUHSIN 2: FADHIL 3: AYED 4: ASHOUR AL-FADHLI

Name (original script):محسن فاضل عايد عاشور الفضلي

Title:naDesignation:naDOB:24 Apr. 1981POB:KuwaitGood quality a.k.a.:a)Muhsin Fadhil 'Ayyid al Fadhlib)Muhsin Fadil Ayid Ashur al Fadhlic)Abu Majid Samiyahd)Abu SamiaLow quality a.k.a.:naNationality:KuwaitPassport no:a)Kuwait number 106261543b)Kuwait number 1420529, issued in Kuwait (and expired on 31 Mar. 2006)National identification no:naAddress:Block Four, Street 13, House #179 , Kuwait City, Al-Riqqa area, KuwaitListed on:17 Feb. 2005( amended on 23 Jul. 2008, 10 Dec. 2015, 24 Nov. 2020,11 Mar. 2025)Other information:Wanted by the Kuwaiti Security Authorities. Wanted by the Saudi security forces. Fugitive as of Jul. 2008.Reportedly killed in a counterterrorism operation in 2015 in Syria.Review pursuant to Security Council resolution 1822 (2008) was concluded on 1 Jun. 2010. Review pursuant to Security Council resolution 2368 (2017) was concluded on 24 November 2020.Photo available for inclusion in the INTERPOL-UN Security Council Special Notice.INTERPOL-UN Security Council Special Notice web link: https://www.interpol.int/en/How-we-work/Notices/View-UN-Notices-Individuals.

QDi.192Name:1: ABD ALLAH 2: MOHAMED 3: RAGAB 4: ABDEL RAHMAN

Name (original script):عبد الله محمد رجب عبد الرحمن

Title:naDesignation:naDOB:3 Nov. 1957POB:Kafr Al-Shaykh, Egypt

Good quality a.k.a.:a)Abu Al-Khayrb)Ahmad Hasanc)Abu Jihad

Low quality a.k.a.:naNationality:EgyptPassport no:naNational identification no:naAddress:(Believed to be in Pakistan or Afghanistan)Listed on:29 Sep. 2005( amended on 13 Dec. 2011, 1 May 2019, 15 Nov. 2021,11 Mar. 2025)Other information:Member of Egyptian Islamic Jihad (QDe.003).Reportedly killed in Syria in February 2017.Review pursuant to Security Council resolution 1822 (2008) was concluded on 1 Jun. 2010. Review pursuant to Security Council resolution 2253 (2015) was concluded on 21 Feb. 2019. Review pursuant to Security Council resolution 2368 (2017) was concluded on 15 November 2021. INTERPOL-UN Security Council Special Notice web link: https://www.interpol.int/en/How-we-work/Notices/View-UN-Notices-Individuals.

QDi.193Name:1: ZAKI 2: EZAT 3: ZAKI 4: AHMED

Name (original script):زكي عزت زكي احمد

Title:naDesignation:naDOB:21 Apr. 1960 POB:(a)Sharqiyah, Egypt(b)Zaqaziq, EgyptGood quality a.k.a.:a)Rif'at Salimb)Abu UsamaLow quality a.k.a.:naNationality:EgyptPassport no:naNational identification no:naAddress:(May be on the Pakistani-Afghan border)SyriaListed on:29 Sep. 2005( amended on 13 Dec. 2011, 1 May 2019, 15 Nov. 2021,11 Mar. 2025)Other information:Father's name is Ahmed Ezat Zaki. Member of Egyptian Islamic Jihad (QDe.003). Review pursuant to Security Council resolution 1822 (2008) was concluded on 1 Jun. 2010. Review pursuant to Security Council resolution 2253 (2015) was concluded on 21 Feb. 2019. Review pursuant to Security Council resolution 2368 (2017) was concluded on 15 November 2021. INTERPOL-UN Security Council Special Notice web link: https://www.interpol.int/en/How-we-work/Notices/View-UN-Notices-Individuals.

QDi.268Name:1: ABDUL 2: HAQ 3: na 4: na

Title:naDesignation:naDOB:10 Oct. 1971POB:Hetian Area, Xinjiang Uighur Autonomous Region, ChinaGood quality a.k.a.:a)Maimaitiming Maimaitib)Abdul Heqc)Abudu Haked)Abdul Heq Jundullahe)'Abd Al-Haqf)Memetiming Memetig)Memetiming Aximuh)Memetiming Qekemani)Maiumaitimin Maimaitij)Abdul Saimaitik)Muhammad Ahmed KhaliqLow quality a.k.a.:a)Maimaiti Imanb)Muhelisic)Qermand)SaifudingNationality:ChinaPassport no:naNational identification no:China 653225197110100533 (Chinese national identity card number)Address:a)Afghanistan (current location as at Jul. 2016)b)Pakistan (previous location as at Apr. 2009)Listed on:15 Apr. 2009( amended on 13 Dec. 2011, 20 Jun. 2017, 24 Nov. 2020,11 Mar. 2025)Other information:Overall leader and commander of the Eastern Turkistan Islamic Movement (QDe.088). Involved in fundraising and recruitment for this organization. Review pursuant to Security Council resolution 2368 (2017) was concluded on 24 November 2020.Photo available for inclusion in the INTERPOL-UN Security Council Special Notice.INTERPOL-UN Security Council Special Notice web link: https://www.interpol.int/en/How-we-work/Notices/View-UN-Notices-Individuals.

QDi.282Name:1: QASIM 2: MOHAMED 3: MAHDI 4: AL-RIMI

Name (original script):قاسم محمد مهدي الريمي

Title:naDesignation:naDOB:5 Jun. 1978POB:Raymah village, Sanaa Governorate (ريمة), YemenGood quality a.k.a.:a)Qasim Al-Rimib)Qasim al-Raymic)Qassim al-Raymid)Qasim al-Ramie)Qasim Mohammed Mahdi Al Remif)Qassim Mohammad Mahdi Al RimiLow quality a.k.a.:a)Qasim Yahya Mahdi 'Abd al-Rimib)Abu Hurayrah al-Sana'aic)Abu 'Ammard)Abu HurayrahNationality:YemenPassport no:Yemenpassportnumber 00344994, issued on3 Jul. 1999, issued in SanaaNational identification no:Yemeni national identification number 973406, issued on3 Jul. 1996Address:YemenListed on:11 May 2010( amended on 15 Apr. 2014, 24 Jun. 2016, 24 Nov. 2020,11 Mar. 2025)Other information:Mother's name: Fatima Muthanna Yahya. Photo available for inclusion in the INTERPOL-UN Security Council Special Notice. Leader of Al-Qaida in the Arabian Peninsula (QDe.129) since Jun. 2015, pledged loyalty to Aiman al-Zawahiri (QDi.006).As of February 2020, reportedly killed in a counterterrorism operation in Yemen.Review pursuant to Security Council resolution 2368 (2017) was concluded on 24 November 2020. INTERPOL-UN Security Council Special Notice web link: https://www.interpol.int/en/How-we-work/Notices/View-UN-Notices-Individuals.

QDi.299Name:1: IBRAHIM 2: AWWAD 3: IBRAHIM 4: ALI AL-BADRI AL-SAMARRAI

Name (original script):إبراهيم عواد إبراهيم علي البدري السامرائي

Title:Dr.Designation:naDOB:1971POB:IraqGood quality a.k.a.:Dr. Ibrahim 'Awwad Ibrahim 'Ali al-Badri al-Samarrai' (born in 1971 in Samarra, Iraq (Ibrahim 'Awad Ibrahim al-Badri al-Samarrai; Ibrahim 'Awad Ibrahim al-Samarra'i; Dr. Ibrahim Awwad Ibrahim al-Samarra'i))Low quality a.k.a.:a)أبو دعاء ((Abu Du'a; Abu Duaa') prominently known by this nom de guerre)b)Dr. Ibrahimc)أبو بكر البغدادي الحسيني القريشي (Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi al-Husayni al-Quraishi; Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi)Nationality:IraqPassport no:naNational identification no:Ration card number: 0134852Address:a)Iraqb)Syrian Arab RepublicListed on:5 Oct. 2011( amended on 20 Jul. 2012, 10 Dec. 2015, 24 Nov. 2020, 15 Nov. 2021,11 Mar. 2025)Other information:Description: Height: 1.65 m. Weight: 85 kg. Black hair and eyes. White skin. Leader of Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant, listed as Al-Qaida in Iraq (AQI) (QDe.115).WasCurrentlybased in Iraq and Syria. Declared himself "caliph" in Mosul in 2014. Responsible for managing and directing AQI large scale operations. Wife's name: Saja Hamid al-Dulaimi. Wife's name: Asma Fawzi Mohammed al-Kubaissi. Wanted by the Iraqi security forces. Photo available for inclusion in the INTERPOL-UN Security Council Special Notice.Killed in October 2019 during a counterterrorism operation. Review pursuant to Security Council resolution 2368 (2017) was concluded on 24 November 2020. Review pursuant to Security Council resolution 2368 (2017) was concluded on 15 November 2021. INTERPOL-UN Security Council Special Notice web link: https://www.interpol.int/en/How-we-work/Notices/View-UN-Notices-Individuals.

QDi.306Name:1: MUSTAFA 2: HAJJI 3: MUHAMMAD 4: KHAN

Name (original script):مصطفى حجي محمد خان

Title:naDesignation:naDOB:(a)(Between Aug. and Sep. 1977)(b)1976POB:(a)Al-Madinah, Saudi Arabia(b)Sangrar, Sindh Province, PakistanGood quality a.k.a.:a)حسن غول (Hassan Ghul; Hassan Gul; Hasan Gul)b)Khalid MahmudLow quality a.k.a.:a)Ahmad Shahjib)Mustafa Muhammadc)Abu Gharib al-Madanid)أبو شيماء (Abu-Shaima; Abu- Shayma)Nationality:a)Pakistanb)Saudi ArabiaPassport no:naNational identification no:naAddress:naListed on:14 Mar. 2012( amended on15 Nov. 2021,11 Mar. 2025)Other information:Al-Qaida (QDe.004) facilitator, courier and operative. As of 2010, facilitated activities for senior Pakistan-based Al-Qaida operatives.Reportedly killed in a drone strike on 1 October 2012 in Waziristan, Pakistan.Review pursuant to Security Council resolution 2368 (2017) was concluded on 15 November 2021. INTERPOL-UN Security Council Special Notice web link: https://www.interpol.int/en/How-we-work/Notices/View-UN-Notices-Individuals.

QDi.324Name:1: ABDUL MOHSEN 2: ABDALLAH 3: IBRAHIM 4: AL CHAREKH

Title:naDesignation:naDOB:13 Jul. 1985POB:Saqra, Saudi ArabiaGood quality a.k.a.:a)Abdul Mohsen Abdullah Ibrahim Al-Sharikhb)Sanafi al NasrLow quality a.k.a.:naNationality:Saudi ArabiaPassport no:naNational identification no:naAddress:naListed on:15 Aug. 2014(amended on 1 May 2019, 15 Nov. 2021,11 Mar. 2025)Other information:A long time facilitator and financier for Al-Qaida (QDe.004), appointed as a regional leader of Jabhat al-Nusrah, listed as Al-Nusrah Front for the People of the Levant (QDe.137).Reportedly killed in a counterterrorism operation in Northwest Syria in October 2015.Review pursuant to Security Council resolution 2253 (2015) was concluded on 21 Feb. 2019. Review pursuant to Security Council resolution 2368 (2017) was concluded on 15 November 2021. INTERPOL-UN Security Council Special Notice web link: https://www.interpol.int/en/How-we-work/Notices/View-UN-Notices-Individuals.

QDi.325Name:1: ABOU 2: MOHAMED 3: AL ADNANI 4: na

Title:naDesignation:naDOB:Approximately 1977POB:Binnish, Syrian Arab RepublicGood quality a.k.a.:a)Yaser Khalaf Nazzal Alrawib)Jaber Taha Falahc)Abou Khattabd)Abou Sadeq Alrawie)Tah al Binchif)Abu Mohammed al-Adnanig)Taha Sobhi Falahah)Yasser Khalaf Hussein Nazal al-Rawii)Abu Baker al-Khatabj)Abu Sadek al-Rawik)Taha al-Banshil)Abu Mohamed al-Adnanim)Abu-Mohammad al-Adnani al-Shamin)Hajj IbrahimLow quality a.k.a.:naNationality:IraqPassport no:naNational identification no:naAddress:naListed on:15 Aug. 2014( amended on 1 May 2019, 15 Nov. 2021,11 Mar. 2025)Other information:Was theOfficialofficialspokesman of Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (ISIL), listed as Al-Qaida in Iraq (QDe.115), and emir of ISIL in Syria, closely associated with Abu Mohammed al-Jawlani (QDi.317) and Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, listed as Ibrahim Awwad Ibrahim Ali al-Badri al-Samarrai (QDi.299).Reportedly killed in August 2016 in air strike near al-Bab, Syria.Review pursuant to Security Council resolution 2253 (2015) was concluded on 21 Feb. 2019. Review pursuant to Security Council resolution 2368 (2017) was concluded on 15 November 2021.Photo available for inclusion in the INTERPOL-UN Security Council Special Notice.INTERPOL-UN Security Council Special Notice web link: https://www.interpol.int/en/How-we-work/Notices/View-UN-Notices-Individuals.

QDi.355Name:1: SOFIANE 2: BEN GOUMO 3: na 4: na

Title:naDesignation:naDOB:26 Jun. 1959POB:Derna, LibyaGood quality a.k.a.:Sufyan bin QumuLow quality a.k.a.:Abou Fares al LibiAbou Faraial LibiNationality:LibyaPassport no:naNational identification no:naAddress:LibyaListed on:3 Sep. 2015( amended on 24 Nov. 2020,11 Mar. 2025)Other information:Leader of Ansar al Charia Derna (QDe.145). Review pursuant to Security Council resolution 2368 (2017) was concluded on 24 November 2020. INTERPOL-UN Security Council Special Notice web link: https://www.interpol.int/en/How-we-work/Notices/View-UN-Notices-Individuals.

QDi.421Name:1: HAMZA 2: USAMA 3: MUHAMMAD 4: BIN LADEN

Name (original script):حمزة أسامة محمد بن لادن

Title:naDesignation:naDOB:9 May 1989POB:Jeddah, Saudi ArabiaGood quality a.k.a.:naLow quality a.k.a.:naNationality:naPassport no:naNational identification no:naAddress:naListed on:28 Feb. 2019( amended on 13 Mar. 2019,11 Mar. 2025)Other information:Son of Usama bin Laden (deceased). Announced by Aiman Muhammed Rabi al-Zawahiri (QDi.006) as an official member of Al-Qaida (QDe.004). Has called for followers of Al-Qaida to commit terror attacks. WasIsseen as the most probable successor of al-Zawahiri.Reportedly killed in a counterterrorism operationas of September 2019 in the Afghanistan/Pakistan region.INTERPOL-UN Security Council Special Notice web link: https://www.interpol.int/en/How-we-work/Notices/View-UN-Notices-Individuals.

3. In accordance with paragraph 58 of resolution 2610 (2021), the Committee has made accessible on its website the narrative summaries of reasons for listing of the above entries at the following URL: www.un.org/securitycouncil/sanctions/1267/aq_sanctions_list/summaries.

4. Press release dated March 12, 2025 regarding the above can be found at https://press.un.org/en/2025/sc16017.doc.htm

Further, the UNSC press releases concerning amendments to the list are available at URL: https://www.un.org/securitycouncil/sanctions/1267/press-releases

5. The details of the sanction measures and exemptions are available at the following URL: https://www.un.org/securitycouncil/sanctions/1267#further_information

6. In view of the above, REs are advised to take appropriate action in terms of Paragraph 51 of the MD on KYC and strictly follow the procedure as laid down in the UAPA Order dated February 02, 2021 (amended on April 22, 2024) annexed to the MD on KYC.

7. 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

8. Further, as per the instructions from the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), any request for de-listing received by any 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

9. REs are advised to take note of the aforementioned UNSC communications and ensure meticulous compliance.

Yours faithfully,

(Veena Srivastava)

Chief General Manager

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