RBI notification RBI/2026-27/301 · 27 Oct 2026
Official title
Implementation of Section 51A of UAPA, 1967: Updates to UNSC’s 1267/ 1989 ISIL (Da'esh) & Al-Qaida Sanctions List: Removal of 03 Entries
Summary
Check the official recordThe Reserve Bank of India notifies regulated entities of the removal of three individuals from the United Nations Security Council ISIL (Da'esh) and Al-Qaida Sanctions List. The Security Council removed Shafi Sultan Mohammed Sultan Al-Ajmi, Bassam Ahmad Al-Hasri, and Iyad Nazmi Salih Khalil from the list. Consequently, the assets freeze, travel ban, and arms embargo no longer apply to these individuals. Regulated entities must update their internal records and follow the procedures in the Know Your Customer Directions and the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act Order. Entities must ensure compliance with these updates and refer to the official United Nations website for the current sanctions list.
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Who is affected
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RBI/2026-27/301
DoR.AML.REC.253/14.06.001/2026-27
October 27, 2026
The Chairpersons/ CEOs of the Commercial Banks,
Small Finance Banks, Payment Banks, Urban Co-operative Banks,
Rural Co-operative Banks, Regional Rural Banks, Local Area Banks,
Non-Banking Financial Companies, Asset Reconstruction Companies,
All India Financial Institutions
Madam/Dear Sir
Implementation of Section 51A of UAPA, 1967: Updates to UNSC’s 1267/ 1989 ISIL (Da'esh) & Al-Qaida Sanctions List: Removal of 03 Entries
Please refer to Chapter IX on “Requirements/obligations under International Agreements - Communications from International Agencies” of the Reserve Bank of India - Know Your Customer, Directions, 2025 dated November 28, 2025 (amended time to time) (“Directions”), as applicable, as per which, regulated entity shall ensure that in terms of section 51A of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) (UAPA) Act, 1967 and amendments thereto, it does 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).
A. Individuals
QDi.338 Name:
1: SHAFI 2: SULTAN 3: MOHAMMED SULTAN 4: AL-AJMI
Name (original script):
شافي سلطان محمد سلطان العجمي
Title:
Doctor
Designation:
na
DOB:
1 Jan. 1973
POB:
Warah, Kuwait
Good quality a.k.a.: - a) Shafi al-Ajmi
QDi.399 Name:
1: BASSAM 2: AHMAD 3: AL-HASRI 4: na
Name (original script):
بسام أحمد الحصري
Title:
na
Designation:
na
DOB: - a) 1 Jan. 1969
QDi.400 Name:
1: IYAD 2: NAZMI 3: SALIH 4: KHALIL
Name (original script):
إياد نظمي صالح خليل
Title:
na
Designation:
na
DOB:
1974
POB:
Syrian Arab Republic
Good quality a.k.a.: - a) Ayyad Nazmi Salih Khalil
Press release dated October 26, 2026 regarding the above can be found at
https://press.un.org/en/2026/sc16488.doc.htm
The names of individuals and entities removed from the ISIL (Da’esh) and Al‑Qaida Sanctions List pursuant to a decision by the Committee may be found in the “Press Releases” section on the Committee’s website. Other information about the ISIL (Da’esh) and Al-Qaida Sanctions List may also be found on the Committee’s website at the following URL:
https://main.un.org/securitycouncil/en/sanctions/1267/aq_sanctions_list/procedures-for-delisting
.
The details of the sanction measures and exemptions are available at the following URL:
https://www.un.org/securitycouncil/sanctions/1267#further_information
In view of the above, regulated entities are advised to take appropriate action in terms of Chapter IX of the aforementioned Directions and strictly follow the procedure as laid down in the UAPA Order dated February 02, 2021 (amended on April 22, 2024) annexed to the Directions.
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
Further, as per the instructions from the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), any request for de-listing received by any bank 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
Regulated entities are advised to take note of the aforementioned UNSC communication and ensure meticulous compliance.
Yours faithfully
(R Sathish)
General Manager
