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RRBs: Update UN Terrorist List & Screen Accounts

Current · Source: Reserve Bank of India · RBI/2010-11/151 · issued 03 Aug 2010 · ~2 min read
Quick answerRBI directs all RRBs to update the UNSC 1267/1822 consolidated list of terrorist individuals/entities, screen new and existing accounts against it, and follow UAPA freezing procedures. Compliance officers must acknowledge receipt to the regional office.
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 payments & clearing officer in a rural branch of an RRB in Uttar Pradesh receives this circular. She immediately updates the bank's computer system with the new UN terrorist list. The next day, when a new customer comes to open an account, she checks his name against the list before proceeding, ensuring no terrorist can open an account at her branch.

What changed

RBI has forwarded a July 15, 2010 UN Security Council 1267 Committee note with changes to the consolidated list of individuals and entities linked to Al-Qaida and Taliban. RRBs must update their records accordingly and ensure no account is linked to any listed entity.

What it means for you

RRBs must immediately update their internal watchlists with the revised UN list and verify all new account openings against it. Existing accounts must be scanned to identify any matches, and if found, funds/assets must be frozen as per the UAPA Order and earlier RBI circular procedures.

What you must do

Who it affects

All Regional Rural Banks (RRBs), Compliance Officers / Principal Officers of RRBs, Branch managers handling account opening and KYC

❓ Common questions

What is the source of the updated list?

The list is from the UN Security Council's 1267 Committee, forwarded by the Ministry of External Affairs via a note dated July 15, 2010. The full list is available on the UN website.

What action is required if an existing account matches a listed entity?

RRBs must freeze the funds, financial assets, or economic resources held in such accounts, following the procedure detailed in paragraph 6 of the November 5, 2009 circular.

Do we need to report compliance to RBI?

Yes, the Compliance Officer/Principal Officer must acknowledge receipt of this circular to the concerned RBI Regional Office.

📜 Read the original circular — full text as issued by RBI
RBI/2010-11/151 RPCD.CO RRB.AML.No.1473/03.05.28(A)/2010-11 August 03, 2010 The Chairmen All Regional Rural Banks (RRBs) 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 RPCD.CO.RRB.AML.No.1083/03.05.28(A)/2010-11 dated July 27,2010 . We have since received from Government of India (Ministry of External Affairs) copy of note dated July 15, 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. RRBs 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 of the proposed customer does not appear in the list. Further, RRBs 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. RRBs are advised to strictly follow the procedure laid down in the UAPA Order dated August 27, 2009 enclosed to our circular RPCD.CO. RRB. No. 39/03.05.33(E)/2009-10 dated November 05, 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 November 05, 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 letter to our Regional Office concerned. Yours faithfully (R.K.Moolchandani) Deputy General Manager Encls: 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 Regional Rural Banks (RRBs), Compliance Officers / Principal Officers of RRBs, Branch managers handling account opening and KYC), your first concrete step on “RRBs: Update UN Terrorist List & Screen Accounts” is: “Update the consolidated list of terrorist individuals/entities as per the UNSC 1267/1822 changes received from the Ministry of External Affairs.” (RBI issued this 03 Aug 2010).

  1. Circular: RBI/2010-11/151 -- RRBs: Update UN Terrorist List & Screen Accounts
  2. Issued: 03 Aug 2010
  3. Action required: Update the consolidated list of terrorist individuals/entities as per the UNSC 1267/1822 changes received from the Ministry of External Affairs.
  4. Action required: Screen all new account applicants against the updated list before opening accounts.
  5. Action required: Scan all existing accounts to ensure none are held by or linked to listed individuals/entities.
  6. Action required: Follow the freezing procedures outlined in paragraph 6 of the November 5, 2009 circular for any matches.
  7. Action required: Ensure Compliance Officer/Principal Officer acknowledges receipt of this circular to the concerned RBI Regional Office.
  8. Owner: ____________ Target date: ____________
  9. Board/committee approval needed? Y / N
  10. Evidence filed in compliance register on: ____________
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