Implementation of Section 51A of UAPA, 1967: Updates to UNSC’s 1267/1989 ISIL (Da’esh) & Al-Qaida Sanctions List: Amendments in 02 Entries
Regulated Entities (REs) must ensure compliance with Section 51A of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA), 1967, as outlined in the Master Direction on Know Your Customer (KYC) dated February 25, 2016, and amended on May 04, 2023. This mandates that REs do not hold accounts for individuals or entities suspected of terrorist links, as listed by the United Nations Security Council (UNSC).
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), Government of India, has informed about the UNSC press release SC/15363 dated July 21, 2023. The Security Council Committee, pursuant to resolutions 1267 (1999), 1989 (2011), and 2253 (2015), enacted amendments to the ISIL (Da’esh) and Al-Qaida Sanctions List. These amendments involve specific changes to the entries of two individuals, detailed below.
Individuals:
QDi.124: Yazid Sufaat
- DOB: 20 Jan. 1964
- POB: Johor, Malaysia
- Nationality: Malaysia
- Passport no: A 10472263
- National ID no: 640120-01-5529
- Address: Previously in Taman Bukit Ampang, State of Selangor, Malaysia; currently in Malaysia (in prison from 2013 to 2019)
- Listed on: 9 Sep. 2003 (with multiple amendments)
- Other Information: Founding member of Jemaah Islamiyah (JI) who worked on Al-Qaida’s biological weapons program and supported the 9/11 attacks. Detained from 2001 to 2008 and again arrested in 2013, sentenced to 7 years in 2016. Completed detention in 2019, served a two-year restricted residence order until 2021.
QDi.392: Faysal Ahmad Bin Ali Al-Zahrani
- DOB: 19 Jan. 1986
- Nationality: Saudi Arabia
- Passport no: Saudi Arabia number K142736 (issued on 14 Jul. 2011), number G579315
- Address: Syrian Arab Republic
- Listed on: 20 Apr. 2016 (with amendments)
- Other Information: Reportedly deceased, was the lead oil and gas division official of ISIL for Al Barakah Governorate, Syria.
The narrative summaries for these entries are accessible on the UNSC website. Press releases and updates to the sanctions list are available at UN Press Releases.
REs are advised to take appropriate action as per Section 51 of the MD on KYC and adhere strictly to the UAPA Order dated February 02, 2021, amended on March 15, 2023. Updated lists of individuals and entities linked to ISIL, Al-Qaida, and the Taliban can be found at the following URLs:
Requests for delisting received by any RE must be forwarded to the Joint Secretary (CTCR), MHA. Individuals or entities seeking delisting can submit requests to an Ombudsperson appointed by the UN Secretary-General. More details are available at UN Ombudsperson Application.
REs are reminded to ensure meticulous compliance with the aforementioned UNSC communications.
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