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Update on UN Terrorist List for Al-Qaida/Taliban

Current · Source: Reserve Bank of India · RBI/2009-10/489 · issued 10 Jun 2010 · ~1 min read
Quick answerRBI directs banks to update their records with the latest UN 1267 Committee list of terrorist individuals/entities linked to Al-Qaida and Taliban, and ensure no new or existing accounts are linked to them.
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

A KYC & compliance officer in Indore, Mr. Kumar, is responsible for updating the bank's records with the latest UN 1267 Committee list of terrorist individuals/entities. He ensures that all new account applicants are screened against the updated list before opening accounts and scans existing accounts to identify any linked to listed individuals/entities. If a match is found, he follows the freezing procedures outlined in the RBI circular dated September 17, 2009.

What changed

RBI received a fresh note from the Government of India (Ministry of External Affairs) dated June 4, 2010, containing changes made by the UN Security Council's 1267 Committee to the Consolidated List of individuals and entities associated with Al-Qaida and Taliban. Banks must update their internal lists accordingly.

What it means for you

Banks must immediately incorporate the updated UN list into their customer screening processes. This affects both new account openings and existing account reviews. Non-compliance with the UAPA Order and related RBI instructions could lead to regulatory action.

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 updated list?

The full consolidated list is available on the UN website at http://www.un.org/sc/committees/1267/consolist.shtml.

What action is required if we find an existing account linked to a listed entity?

You must freeze the funds, financial assets, or economic resources as detailed in paragraph 6 of the RBI circular dated September 17, 2009, and comply with the UAPA Order.

Is acknowledgment of this circular mandatory?

Yes, the Compliance Officer or Principal Officer must acknowledge receipt of this circular letter.

📜 Read the original circular — full text as issued by RBI
RBI/2009-10/489 DBOD. AML.No. 20994 /14.06.070/2009-10 June 10, 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.19433/14.06.069/2009-10 dated May 12, 2010.  We have since received from Government of India (Ministry of External Affairs) copy of note dated June 4, 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, (S. K. Jha) Deputy General Manager Encl: As above
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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 “Update on UN Terrorist List for Al-Qaida/Taliban” is: “Update the consolidated list of terrorist individuals/entities as per the new UN 1267 Committee changes.” (RBI issued this 10 Jun 2010).

  1. Circular: RBI/2009-10/489 -- Update on UN Terrorist List for Al-Qaida/Taliban
  2. Issued: 10 Jun 2010
  3. Action required: Update the consolidated list of terrorist individuals/entities as per the new UN 1267 Committee changes.
  4. Action required: Screen all new account applicants against the updated list before opening accounts.
  5. Action required: Scan all existing accounts to identify any linked to listed individuals/entities.
  6. Action required: Follow the freezing procedures outlined in paragraph 6 of RBI circular dated September 17, 2009, for any matches.
  7. Action required: Ensure the 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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