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UAPA Sanctions List Updated: New Entity Added

Current · Source: Reserve Bank of India · RBI/2021-2022/183 · issued 10 Mar 2022 · ~1 min read
Quick answerRBI mandates all regulated entities to freeze assets and block transactions for Khatiba al-Tawhid wal-Jihad (KTJ), added to UNSC sanctions list. Check your customer database immediately against the updated list.
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 branch operations officer in Indore, Rohan immediately checks the updated UNSC list and freezes the assets of a customer linked to Khatiba al-Tawhid wal-Jihad (KTJ). He reports the frozen assets to FIU-IND and the nodal officer at MHA, ensuring compliance with the RBI directive.

What changed

The UNSC added one entity, Khatiba al-Tawhid wal-Jihad (KTJ), to its ISIL & Al-Qaida sanctions list. RBI has directed all regulated entities to ensure no accounts or transactions exist for this entity, as required under Section 51A of UAPA, 1967.

What it means for you

Banks and lenders must immediately screen their customer base against the updated UNSC list and freeze any assets linked to KTJ. Non-compliance could lead to regulatory action. This is a standard but critical update to the terrorist financing watchlist.

What you must do

Who it affects

All scheduled commercial banks, Non-banking financial companies (NBFCs), Payment system operators, All other RBI-regulated entities

❓ Common questions

What is the new entity added to the UNSC sanctions list?

The entity is Khatiba al-Tawhid wal-Jihad (KTJ), also known as Jannat Oshiklari or Jama`at al-Tawhid wal-Jihad. It is now subject to asset freeze, travel ban, and arms embargo.

Where can I find the complete updated sanctions list?

The full list is available on the UN Security Council website at www.un.org/securitycouncil/sanctions/1267/aq_sanctions_list and for Taliban-related entries at www.un.org/securitycouncil/sanctions/1988/materials.

What should I do if a customer requests delisting from this list?

Forward the request electronically to Joint Secretary (CTCR), Ministry of Home Affairs. Customers can also approach the UN Ombudsperson directly via the UN website.

📜 Read the original circular — full text as issued by RBI
RBI/2021-2022/183 DOR.AML.REC.94/14.06.001/2021-22 March 10, 2022 The Chairpersons/ CEOs of all the Regulated Entities Madam/Dear Sir, Implementation of Section 51A of UAPA, 1967: Updates to UNSC’s 1267/ 1989 ISIL (Da'esh) & Al-Qaida Sanctions List: Addition of 1 entry (entity) Please refer to Section 51 of our Master Direction on Know Your Customer dated February 25, 2016 as amended on May 10, 2021, in terms of which “Regulated Entities (REs) shall ensure that in terms of Section 51A of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) (UAPA) Act, 1967, they do not have any account in the name of individuals/entities appearing in the lists of individuals and entities, suspected of having terrorist links, which are approved by and periodically circulated by the United Nations Security Council (UNSC).” 2. In this connection, Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has informed about UNSC press release (SC/14822 dated 07 March 2022) regarding addition of 1 entry (entity) [QDe.168 Name: KHATIBA AL-TAWHID WAL-JIHAD (KTJ) A.k.a.: a) JANNAT OSHIKLARI b) Jama`at al-Tawhid wal-Jihad F.k.a.: JANNAT OSHIKLARI] to UNSC’s 1267/1989 ISIL (Da’esh) & Al-Qaida Sanctions List by the UNSC Committee established pursuant to Resolutions 1267 (1999), 1989 (2011) and 2253 (2015) concerning ISIL (Da’esh), Al-Qaida, and associated individuals, groups, undertakings and entities regarding changes in the List of individuals and entities subject to the assets freeze, travel ban and arms embargo set out in paragraph 1 of UNSC resolution 2368 (2017), and adopted under Chapter VII of the Charter of the United Nations The UNSC press release concerning amendments to the list is available at URL: https://www.un.org/securitycouncil/sanctions/1267/press-releases 3. Updated lists of individuals and entities linked to ISIL (Da'esh), Al-Qaida and Taliban are available at: www.un.org/securitycouncil/sanctions/1267/aq_sanctions_list https://www.un.org/securitycouncil/sanctions/1988/materials 4. The details of the sanction measures and exemptions are available at the following URL: https://www.un.org/securitycouncil/sanctions/1267#further_information 5. As per the instructions from the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), any request for delisting received by any Regulated Entity (RE) is to be forwarded electronically to Joint Secretary (CTCR), MHA for consideration. Individuals, groups, undertakings or entities seeking to be removed from the Security Council’s ISIL (Da'esh) and Al-Qaida Sanctions List can submit their request for delisting to an independent and impartial Ombudsperson who has been appointed by the United Nations Secretary-General. More details are available at the following URL: https://www.un.org/securitycouncil/ombudsperson/application 6. In view of the above, REs are advised to take note of the aforementioned UNSC communication and ensure meticulous compliance Yours faithfully, (Sidharth Prakash) Deputy General Manager
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Who does what — compliance checklist
💻 IT / Systems
  • Update your AML/KYC systems with the new UNSC entry: Khatiba al-Tawhid wal-Jihad (KTJ).
📜 Compliance
  • Screen all existing customers and beneficiaries against the updated list and freeze any matches.
  • Report any frozen assets or suspicious transactions to FIU-IND and the nodal officer at MHA.
  • Forward any delisting requests received from customers to Joint Secretary (CTCR), MHA electronically.
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Worked example & action-note template

Example: if you are an IT/Systems lead at a bank this circular applies to (All scheduled commercial banks, Non-banking financial companies (NBFCs), Payment system operators, All other RBI-regulated entities), your first concrete step on “UAPA Sanctions List Updated: New Entity Added” is: “Update your AML/KYC systems with the new UNSC entry: Khatiba al-Tawhid wal-Jihad (KTJ).” (RBI issued this 10 Mar 2022).

  1. Circular: RBI/2021-2022/183 -- UAPA Sanctions List Updated: New Entity Added
  2. Issued: 10 Mar 2022
  3. Action required: Update your AML/KYC systems with the new UNSC entry: Khatiba al-Tawhid wal-Jihad (KTJ).
  4. Action required: Screen all existing customers and beneficiaries against the updated list and freeze any matches.
  5. Action required: Report any frozen assets or suspicious transactions to FIU-IND and the nodal officer at MHA.
  6. Action required: Forward any delisting requests received from customers to Joint Secretary (CTCR), MHA electronically.
  7. Owner: ____________ Target date: ____________
  8. Board/committee approval needed? Y / N
  9. Evidence filed in compliance register on: ____________
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