Description

Security Council ISIL and Al-Qaida Sanctions Committee amends one entry on its sanctions list concerning individuals subject to assets freeze, travel ban and arms embargo.

Summary

The Security Council Committee pursuant to resolutions 1267 (1999), 1989 (2011) and 2253 (2015) concerning ISIL (Da’esh), Al-Qaida and associated individuals has amended one entry on its sanctions list. The amendment was enacted on 21 October 2025 and affects the entry for Abd El Kader Mahmoud Mohamed El Sayed, an Egyptian national reportedly killed in 2012. This update is part of the implementation of Section 51A of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967.

Key Points

  • One individual entry amended on the ISIL and Al-Qaida Sanctions List on 21 October 2025
  • Amendment relates to Abd El Kader Mahmoud Mohamed El Sayed (QDi.065)
  • Individual subject to assets freeze, travel ban and arms embargo under UN Security Council resolution 2734 (2024)
  • Individual was sentenced to 8 years imprisonment in Italy on 2 February 2004
  • Reportedly killed in Afghanistan-Pakistan border region in 2012
  • Latest amendment made on 21 October 2025 (previous amendments: 26 Nov 2004, 7 Jun 2007, 16 May 2011, 1 May 2019, 15 Nov 2021, 6 Oct 2025)

Regulatory Changes

This circular updates market participants on changes to the UN Security Council’s ISIL (Da’esh) and Al-Qaida Sanctions List pursuant to Chapter VII of the UN Charter. The sanctions list is maintained under Security Council resolutions 1267 (1999), 1989 (2011), 2253 (2015), 2368 (2017), and 2734 (2024). The amendment involves modifications to biographical information for one listed individual.

Compliance Requirements

  • Market participants must comply with Section 51A of UAPA, 1967 regarding implementation of UN sanctions
  • Entities should update their sanctions screening databases with the amended entry
  • Assets freeze, travel ban and arms embargo provisions must be enforced for listed individuals
  • Regular monitoring of the UN Security Council Consolidated List is required
  • KYC and AML procedures should incorporate updated sanctions list information

Important Dates

  • 21 October 2025: Amendment to sanctions list entry enacted
  • 28 October 2025: BSE circular issued

Impact Assessment

Market Impact: Minimal direct impact on trading operations or listed securities. This is an administrative compliance update.

Operational Impact: Financial institutions and intermediaries need to update their sanctions screening systems to reflect the amended entry. However, since the individual was reportedly killed in 2012, practical operational impact is negligible.

Compliance Impact: Market participants must maintain awareness of UN sanctions lists as part of their ongoing AML/CFT compliance obligations under Indian law, particularly Section 51A of UAPA, 1967.

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Impact Justification

Administrative update to UN sanctions list with one individual entry amendment. Limited direct market impact but requires compliance awareness from market participants for KYC and AML procedures.