RBI notification RBI/2026-27/253 · 07 Sept 2026
Official title
Implementation of Section 51A of UAPA, 1967: Updates to UNSC’s 1267/ 1989 ISIL (Da'esh) & Al-Qaida Sanctions List: Amendment of 2 Entries
Summary
Check the official recordThe Reserve Bank of India directs regulated entities to update their records following amendments to the United Nations Security Council ISIL and Al-Qaida Sanctions List. The Ministry of External Affairs notified the bank of changes to two entries under the sanctions regime. Regulated entities must ensure they do not hold accounts for individuals or entities on the updated list. Entities must follow the procedure in the UAPA Order of 2021. This action supports the asset freeze, travel ban, and arms embargo requirements under Section 51A of the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act of 1967.
What you must do
Key dates
Who is affected
RBI/2026-27/253 DOR.AML.REC.219/14.06.001/2026-27
September 07, 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: Amendment of 2 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 as on December 29, 2025) (“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).
QDi.431 Name: 1: SANAULLAH 2: GHAFARI 3: na 4: na Name (original script): ثناء اللہ غفاری Title: Dr. Designation: na DOB: a) 28 Oct. 1994 b) 24 May 1990 POB: Mir Bacha, Kot District, Kabul Province, Afghanistan Good quality a.k.a.: a) Dr. Shahab al Muhajir b) Shahab Muhajer c) Shahab Mohajir d) Shahab Mahajar e) Shihab al Muhajir f) Shihab Muhajer g) Shihab Mohajir h) Shihab Mahajar Low quality a.k.a.: na Nationality: Afghanistan Passport no: Afghanistan number O1503093, issued on 25 Aug. 2016, issued in Kabul, Afghanistan (expired on 25 Aug. 2021) National identification no: na Address: a) Afghanistan (2021) b) Kunduz, Afghanistan (previous) Listed on: 21 Dec. 2021 (amended on 25 Apr. 2024, 4 Sep. 2026) Other information: Leader of the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant - Khorasan (ISIL - K) (QDe.161). Information Technology Expert. Father’s name: Abdul Jabbar. Grandfather’s name: Abdul Ghaffar. Photo is available for inclusion in the INTERPOL-UN Security Council Special Notice INTERPOL-UN Security Council Special Notice: https://www.interpol.int/en/How-we-work/Notices/View-UN-Notices-Individuals.
QDi.436 Name: 1: ABUBAKAR 2: SWALLEH 3: na 4: na
Title: na Designation: na DOB: a) 13 Jan. 1992 b) 16 Mar. 1993 POB: Mengo, Uganda Good quality a.k.a.: a) ABUBAKER SWALEH b) TOM KIYURIGE c) ISAAC MUPETA Low quality a.k.a.: ISAAC MUPETA na Nationality: Uganda Passport no: Uganda number A00195974, expires 16 Dec. 2029 National identification no: a) Uganda CM920231090NZA b) Zambia Z15105123, issued on 5. Aug. 2020 (fraudulently acquired under the name Isaac Mupeta, born 9 May 1993 in Lusaka, Zambia, registration number 102523/29/1) Address: Luzira Prison, Luzira, Kampala, Uganda Listed on: 16 Jun. 2025 (amended on 14 Aug. 2026, 4 Sep. 2026) Other information: Abubakar Swalleh provides financial, material, or technological support for, or financial or other services to, or in support of, ISIL (listed as Al-Qaida in Iraq (QDe.115)). He acted, since 2018, as an ISIL facilitator who provides financial and logistic support including recruitment for ISIL in East and Southern Africa. Phone number: +963936016952. Gender: Male. Photo available for inclusion in the INTERPOL-UN Security Council Special Notice. INTERPOL-UN Security Council Special Notice: https://www.interpol.int/en/How-we-work/Notices/View-UN-Notices-Individuals#2025-47413.
Further, in accordance with paragraph 61 of resolution 2734 (2024), the Committee has made accessible on its website the narrative summaries of reasons for listing of the above entries at the following URL: https://main.un.org/securitycouncil/en/sanctions/1267/aq_sanctions_list/summaries
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 communications and ensure meticulous compliance.
Yours faithfully,
(Veena Srivastava)
Chief General Manager
