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UN Terror List Update: Al-Qaida/Taliban Sanctions Compliance

Current · Source: Reserve Bank of India · RBI/2009-10/434 · issued 27 Apr 2010 · ~2 min read
Quick answerRBI has circulated an updated UN consolidated list of individuals/entities linked to Al-Qaida and Taliban. Banks must screen all new and existing accounts against this list, freeze assets of designated entities as per earlier UAPA procedures, and ensure strict compliance.
Sanctions-list safety note. This circular refers to a specific UN Security Council / UAPA designated-entities list update as it stood on the date above — sanctions lists change often, and a newer update almost certainly exists today. Never use this page, or any single dated circular, as your current screening list. Always screen against the live, current list at the official UAPA proscribed-organisations list and the UN Consolidated List, and confirm the obligations for your bank on the official rbi.org.in source below.
The rule, in the simplest words
How it plays out — a real example

As a KYC & compliance officer in Indore, I must ensure that all new customers are screened against the updated UN list to prevent any potential terrorist financing. If a customer's name matches a designated entity, I must freeze their assets immediately and report it to my Compliance Officer. This is crucial to prevent any illicit activities and maintain the bank's reputation.

What changed

RBI forwarded a new UN Security Council 1267 Committee note (dated April 22, 2010) with changes to the Consolidated List of individuals and entities linked to Al-Qaida and Taliban. This updates the previous list circulated via circular dated April 15, 2010. Banks must now use this latest version for all screening.

What it means for you

Banks must immediately update their internal sanctions screening databases with the revised UN list. Failure to identify and freeze assets of newly designated entities could lead to regulatory action. This reinforces the government's UAPA Order compliance requirements and the need for meticulous record-keeping.

What you must do

Who it affects

All Scheduled Commercial Banks (excluding RRBs), Local Area Banks, All India Financial Institutions

❓ Common questions

Where can we find the complete consolidated list?

The full list is available on the UN website at http://www.un.org/sc/committees/1267/consolist.shtml. RBI has also enclosed the latest changes from the April 22, 2010 note.

What action is required for existing accounts that match the list?

You must freeze all funds, financial assets, or economic resources held in such accounts, following the procedure detailed in paragraph 6 of RBI circular DBOD.AML.BC. No. 44/14.01.001/2009-10 dated September 17, 2009.

Is acknowledgment of this circular mandatory?

Yes, the Compliance Officer/Principal Officer should acknowledge receipt of this circular letter to RBI.

📜 Read the original circular — full text as issued by RBI
RBI/2009-10/434 DBOD. AML.No.18349 /14.06.067/2009-10 April 27, 2010 The Chairmen / CEOs of all Scheduled Commercial Banks (Excluding RRBs)/ Local Area Banks / All India Financial Institutions Dear Sir, List of Terrorist Individuals/ Organisations under UNSCR 1267(1999) and 1822(2008) on Taliban/Al-Qaida Organisation Please refer to our circular letter DBOD. AML.No. 17642/14.06.066/2009-10 dated April 15, 2010.  We have since received from Government of India (Ministry of External Affairs) copy of note dated April 22, 2010 ( copy enclosed ) forwarded by the Chairman of UN Security Council's 1267 Committee regarding changes made in the Consolidated List of Individuals and entities linked to Al-Qaida and Taliban. 2. Banks/All India Financial Institutions are required to update the consolidated list of individuals/entities as circulated by Reserve Bank and before opening any new account, it should be ensured that the name/s of the proposed customer does not appear in the list. Further, banks should scan all existing accounts to ensure that no account is held by or linked to any of the entities or individuals included in the list. 3 . Banks are advised to strictly follow the procedure laid down in the UAPA Order dated August 27, 2009 enclosed to our circular DBOD.AML.BC. No. 44/14.01.001/2009-10 dated September 17, 2009 and ensure meticulous compliance to the Order issued by the Government. 4.  As far as freezing of funds, financial assets or economic resources or related services held in the form of bank accounts of the designated individuals/entities are concerned, action should be taken as detailed in paragraph 6 of the circular dated September 17, 2009, mentioned above. 5.  The complete details of the said consolidated list are available on the UN website:      http://www.un.org/sc/committees/1267/consolist.shtml 6. Compliance Officer/Principal Officer should acknowledge receipt of this circular letter. Yours faithfully, (P.K.Das) Deputy General Manager Encl: As above
Reproduced for reference with acknowledgment — Source: Reserve Bank of India · RBI/2009-10/434 · issued 27 Apr 2010. The plain-English explanation above is BankPulse’s own independent summary.
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Who does what — compliance checklist
💻 IT / Systems
  • Screen all new account applications against the updated list before onboarding any customer.
📜 Compliance
  • Update your internal consolidated list of terrorist individuals/entities with the latest UN 1267 Committee changes from the enclosed note.
  • Run a fresh scan of all existing accounts to identify any matches with the revised list.
  • Freeze funds, financial assets, or economic resources of any newly designated individuals/entities as per paragraph 6 of the September 17, 2009 circular.
  • Ensure your Compliance Officer/Principal Officer acknowledges receipt of this circular.
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Worked example & action-note template

Example: if you are a Compliance officer at a bank this circular applies to (All Scheduled Commercial Banks (excluding RRBs), Local Area Banks, All India Financial Institutions), your first concrete step on “UN Terror List Update: Al-Qaida/Taliban Sanctions Compliance” is: “Update your internal consolidated list of terrorist individuals/entities with the latest UN 1267 Committee changes from the enclosed note.” (RBI issued this 27 Apr 2010).

  1. Circular: RBI/2009-10/434 -- UN Terror List Update: Al-Qaida/Taliban Sanctions Compliance
  2. Issued: 27 Apr 2010
  3. Action required: Update your internal consolidated list of terrorist individuals/entities with the latest UN 1267 Committee changes from the enclosed note.
  4. Action required: Screen all new account applications against the updated list before onboarding any customer.
  5. Action required: Run a fresh scan of all existing accounts to identify any matches with the revised list.
  6. Action required: Freeze funds, financial assets, or economic resources of any newly designated individuals/entities as per paragraph 6 of the September 17, 2009 circular.
  7. Action required: Ensure your Compliance Officer/Principal Officer acknowledges receipt of this circular.
  8. Owner: ____________ Target date: ____________
  9. Board/committee approval needed? Y / N
  10. Evidence filed in compliance register on: ____________
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