Regulatory Alerts2026-08-18
Added
Implementation of Section 51A of UAPA, 1967: Updates to UNSC’s 1267/ 1989 ISIL (Da'esh) & Al-Qaida Sanctions List: Amendment of 04 Entries
The Reserve Bank of India directs regulated entities to update their records to reflect amendments to four entries on the United Nations Security Council’s ISIL (Da'esh) and Al-Qaida Sanctions List, specifically affecting individuals Mohammed Salahaldin Abd El Halim Zidane, Adem Yilmaz, Shafi Sultan Mohammed Sultan Al-Ajmi, and entity Ummah Tameer-e-Nau. Regulated entities must ensure strict compliance with Chapter IX of the RBI - Know Your Customer Directions, 2025, by preventing accounts for these listed individuals or entities and adhering to the UAPA Order dated February 02, 2021. Any requests for de-listing received by banks must be forwarded electronically to the Joint Secretary (CTCR) of the Ministry of Home Affairs for consideration.