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UAPA Sanctions List Updated: Two Terror Entries Amended

Current · Source: Reserve Bank of India · RBI/2025-26/92 · issued 09 Oct 2025 · ~2 min read

Quick answerRBI mandates all regulated entities to update their screening databases with two amended UNSC sanctions list entries (QDi.065 and QDi.187) under Section 51A of UAPA, 1967, effective October 9, 2025.

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

Banks must update their computer systems with two changed names on the UNSC (United Nations Security Council) terror list: QDi.065 and QDi.187.
These changes were made on October 6, 2025, and banks must use them starting October 9, 2025.
Check all customer accounts and transactions against the new names and aliases (other names they use) to make sure no one on the list has an account.
Follow the rule called Section 51A of UAPA (a law against unlawful activities) and the RBI's KYC (Know Your Customer) rules from February 25, 2016.
Keep records of the updates you made so an inspector can see you followed the rules.

How it plays out — a real example

A branch operations officer in Indore, Priya, logs into her bank's AML (Anti-Money Laundering) screening system on October 10, 2025. She sees a notification to update the list with the amended entries for QDi.065 (Abd El Kader Mahmoud Mohamed Elsayed) and QDi.187 (Aris Sumarsono). Priya immediately uploads the new identifiers and aliases from the UNSC press release, then runs a check on all existing gold-loan customers to ensure none match the updated details, keeping a log for the next audit.

What changed

The UNSC 1267/1989/2253 Sanctions Committee amended two entries on its ISIL (Da'esh) and Al-Qaida Sanctions List: QDi.065 (Abd El Kader Mahmoud Mohamed Elsayed) and QDi.187 (Aris Sumarsono). These amendments include updated identifiers, aliases, and other information as notified by MEA via UNSC press release SC/16188 dated October 6, 2025.

What it means for you

Banks and other regulated entities must immediately update their KYC/AML screening systems to reflect the amended details for these two individuals. Failure to screen against the latest UNSC list could lead to non-compliance with UAPA obligations, exposing institutions to regulatory action. The amendments may include changes to names, aliases, or other identifying data, requiring careful review of existing customer records.

What you must do

Update your AML screening databases with the amended entries for QDi.065 and QDi.187 as per the UNSC press release SC/16188.
Cross-check existing customer accounts and transactions against the revised identifiers and aliases.
Ensure compliance with Section 51A of UAPA, 1967, and the Master Direction on KYC (February 25, 2016, as amended).
Document the screening updates and maintain records for audit and regulatory inspection.

Who it affects

All scheduled commercial banks, Non-banking financial companies (NBFCs), Payment system operators, Other regulated entities under RBI's purview

❓ Common questions

Regulatory timeline

Stated effective date effective October 9, 2025
Decoded by BankPulse 2026-06-18 00:42 IST

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What is the legal basis for this update?

The update is issued under Section 51A of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967, and the RBI Master Direction on KYC dated February 25, 2016 (as amended on August 14, 2025).

How should we implement these changes in our systems?

Update your AML screening software with the amended entries from the UNSC press release SC/16188. Ensure that all aliases and identifiers (e.g., name variations, date of birth, nationality) are included for accurate matching.

What are the consequences of non-compliance?

Non-compliance may result in regulatory penalties, including fines or restrictions, as well as reputational risk for failing to prevent terrorist financing.

📜 Read the original circular — full text as issued by RBI

RBI/2025-26/92 
 DOR.AML.REC.56/14.06.001/2025-26 
 October 09, 2025 
 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: Amendment of 02 Entries
 Please refer to paragraph 51 of the RBI Master Direction on Know Your Customer dated February 25, 2016 as amended on August 14, 2025 (MD on KYC), in terms of which “Regulated Entities (REs) shall ensure that in terms of Section 51A of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) (UAPA) Act, 1967 and amendments thereto, 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), Government of India has informed about the UNSC press release SC / 16188 dated October 06, 2025 wherein the Security Council Committee pursuant to resolutions 1267 (1999), 1989 (2011) and 2253 (2015) concerning ISIL (Da’esh), Al‑Qaida and associated individuals, groups, undertakings and entities enacted the amendments specified with strikethrough and / or underline in the entries below on its ISIL (Da’esh) and Al-Qaida Sanctions List of individuals and entities subject to the assets freeze, travel ban and arms embargo set out in paragraph 1of Security Council resolution 2734 (2024) and adopted under Chapter VII of the Charter of the United Nations.
 A. Individuals
 QDi.065 Name: 1: ABD EL KADER 2: MAHMOUD 3: MOHAMED 4: ELSAYED
 Name (original script): د ا در ود د ا د يملقعسحبا 
 Title: na Designation: na DOB: 26 Dec. 1962 POB: Egypt Good quality a.k.a.: a) Es Sayed, Kader b) Abdel Khader Mahmoud Mohamed el Sayed Low quality a.k.a.: na Nationality: Egypt Passport no: na National identification no: na Address: na Listed on: 24 Apr. 2002 (amended on 26 Nov. 2004, 7 Jun. 2007, 16 May 2011, 1 May 2019, 15 Nov. 2021, 6 Oct.2025) Other information: Italian Fiscal Code: SSYBLK62T26Z336L.Sentenced to 8 years imprisonment in Italy on 2 February 2004.Considered a fugitive from justice by the Italian authorities. Reportedly killed in the border region of Afghanistan and Pakistan in 2012 . Review pursuant to Security Council resolution 1822 (2008) was concluded on 22 Apr. 2010. Review pursuant to Security Council resolution 2253 (2015) was concluded on 21 Feb. 2019. Review pursuant to Security Council resolution 2368 (2017) was concluded on 15 November 2021. 
 INTERPOL-UN Security Council Special Notice web link:
 https://www.interpol.int/en/How-we-work/Notices/View-UN-Notices-Individuals 
 QDi.187 Name: 1: ARIS 2: SUMARSONO 3: na 4: na 
 Title: na Designation: na DOB: 19 Apr. 1963 POB: Gebang village,Masaran, Sragen, Central Java, Indonesia Good quality a.k.a.: a) Zulkarnan b) Zulkarnain c) Zulkarnin d) Arif Sunarso e) Zulkarnaen f) ArisSunarso g) Ustad Daud Zulkarnaen Low quality a.k.a.: a) Murshid b) Daud c) Pak Ud d) Mbah Zul e) Zainal Arifin f) Zul g) AbdullahAbdurrahman h) Abdul i) Abdurrahman Nationality: Indonesia Passport no: na National identification no: na Address: a) Desa Gebang, Kecamatan Masaran, Kabupaten Sragen, Jawa Tengah, Indonesia b) DesaTaman Fajar, Kecamatan Probolinggo, Kabupaten Lampung Timur,Lampung, Indonesia Listed on: 16 May 2005 (amended on 17 Apr. 2019,15 Nov. 2021, 27 May 2022, 6 Oct. 2025) Other information: He was sentenced to 15 years in prison in Indonesia in January 2022 . Review pursuant to Security Council resolution 1822 (2008) was concluded on 8 Jun. 2010. Review pursuant to Security Council resolution 2253 (2015) was concluded on 7 June 2018. Review pursuant to Security Council resolution 2368 (2017) was concluded on 15 November 2021. INTERPOL-UN Security Council Special Notice web link:
 https://www.interpol.int/en/How-we-work/Notices/View-UN-Notices-Individuals .
 3. In accordance with paragraph 58 of resolution 2610 (2021), the Committee has made accessible on its website the narrative summaries of reasons for listing of the above entries at the following URL:
 www.un.org/securitycouncil/sanctions/1267/aq_sanctions_list/summaries .
 4. Press release dated October 06, 2025 regarding the above can be found at https://press.un.org/en/2025/sc16188.doc.htm 
 Further, the UNSC press releases concerning amendments to the list are available at URL: https://www.un.org/securitycouncil/sanctions/1267/press-releases 
 5. The details of the sanction measures and exemptions are available at the following URL: https://www.un.org/securitycouncil/sanctions/1267#further_information 
 6. In view of the above, REs are advised to take appropriate action in terms of paragraph 51 of the MD on KYC and strictly follow the procedure as laid down in the UAPA Order dated February 02, 2021 (amended on April 22, 2024) annexed to the MD on KYC. 
 7. 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 
 8. Further, as per the instructions from the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), any request for de-listing received by any 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 
 9. REs are advised to take note of the aforementioned UNSC communications and ensure meticulous compliance.
 Yours faithfully,
 (Veena Srivastava)
 Chief General Manager

Reproduced for reference with acknowledgment — Source: Reserve Bank of India · RBI/2025-26/92 · issued 09 Oct 2025. The plain-English explanation above is BankPulse’s own independent summary.

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Who does what — compliance checklist

⚙️ Operations

Document the screening updates and maintain records for audit and regulatory inspection.

📜 Compliance

Update your AML screening databases with the amended entries for QDi.065 and QDi.187 as per the UNSC press release SC/16188.
Cross-check existing customer accounts and transactions against the revised identifiers and aliases.
Ensure compliance with Section 51A of UAPA, 1967, and the Master Direction on KYC (February 25, 2016, as amended).

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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, Non-banking financial companies (NBFCs), Payment system operators, Other regulated entities under RBI's purview), your first concrete step on “UAPA Sanctions List Updated: Two Terror Entries Amended” is: “Update your AML screening databases with the amended entries for QDi.065 and QDi.187 as per the UNSC press release SC/16188.” (RBI issued this 09 Oct 2025).

Circular: RBI/2025-26/92 -- UAPA Sanctions List Updated: Two Terror Entries Amended
Issued: 09 Oct 2025
Action required: Update your AML screening databases with the amended entries for QDi.065 and QDi.187 as per the UNSC press release SC/16188.
Action required: Cross-check existing customer accounts and transactions against the revised identifiers and aliases.
Action required: Ensure compliance with Section 51A of UAPA, 1967, and the Master Direction on KYC (February 25, 2016, as amended).
Action required: Document the screening updates and maintain records for audit and regulatory inspection.
Owner: ____________ Target date: ____________
Board/committee approval needed? Y / N
Evidence filed in compliance register on: ____________

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