AML-CFT Updates

 

December 4, 2024

Notice to Financial Institutions and Listed Businesses for Freezing of Terrorist Funds

Please see the FIUTT’s Notice 4-December-2024-Notice-two-amendments.pdf issued to Financial Institutions and Listed Businesses advising of the Orders of the High Court of Justice of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago dated December 4, 2024, as detailed in the following Court Orders: Court Order No CV2016-03975 and Court Order No CV2016-03997 and the updates to the Consolidated List at Unique Identifier Numbers (Un ID)/Internal ID TT0194 and TT0275).

To access the updated Consolidated List please click the following link Targeted Financial Sanctions Search Tool (TFS Search Tool) – Financial Intelligence Unit

Financial institutions are reminded of their obligations to inform the FIUTT on the prescribed form, in accordance with section 22AB of the Anti-Terrorism Act.

Please be guided accordingly.

 

April 29, 2024

Amendment by the Security Council Committee

On 15 April 2024, the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 1718 (2006) enacted the amendments, specified with strikethrough and underline, to one (1) entry on its Sanctions List of individuals and entities.

Please see the attached Security Council Press Release dated 15th April 2024, for ease of reference: Security Council 1718 Sanctions Committee Amends One Entry on Its Sanctions List Meetings Coverage and Press Releases

Reporting Entities are advised to refer to the Reporting requirements to inform the FIUTT, which can be found in our Guidance Note titled “Guidance to Financial Institutions and Listed Business on Sanctioned Entities Pursuant to Orders Made under the Economic Sanctions Act, Chap. 81:05”

To access the Guidance Note please click on the following link FIUTT-Guidance-to-Reporting-Entities-on-Proliferation-Financing-Orders

Please be guided accordingly.

 

August 02, 2023

FIUTT Publication to Compliance Officers – Circulation of Trinidad & Tobago’s Consolidated DPRK List

Further to the FIUTT’s email dated July 5, 2023, informing Reporting Entities of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) 1718(2006) Sanctions Committee amendment to sixteen (16) designations on the UNSC 1718(2006) Sanctions List.

Please see the updated Trinidad & Tobago’s Consolidated Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) List for your attention T&T’s DPRK LIST June 2023.

Reporting Entities are advised to refer to the Reporting requirements to inform the FIUTT, which can be found in our Guidance Note titled  “Guidance to Financial Institutions and Listed Business on Sanctioned Entities Pursuant to Orders Made under the Economic Sanctions Act, Chap. 81:05”

To access the Guidance Note please click on the following link FIUTT-Guidance-to-Reporting-Entities-on-Proliferation-Financing-Orders.pdf.

Please be guided accordingly.

 

July 21, 2023

FIUTT Bulletin Update to the UNSCR ISIL (Da’esh) and Al-Qaida Sanctions List

Pursuant to section 22AA (2) (c) Anti-Terrorism Act, Chap 12:07 (‘the ATA’), which requires the Financial Intelligence Unit of Trinidad and Tobago (‘the FIUTT’) to circulate a list of designated entities to Financial Institutions and Listed Businesses requesting information on whether these designated entities have funds in Trinidad and Tobago, you are asked to note as follows:

  1. The ISIL (Da’esh) & Al-Qaida Sanctions Committee, pursuant to resolutions 1267, 1989 and 2253, via press release dated July 21, 2023 notified of the amendments in the two (2) entries specified below to 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 1 of Security Council resolution 2610 (2021), and adopted under Chapter VII of the Charter of the United Nations. See the following link to the list of press releases >>     https://press.un.org/en/2023/sc15307.doc.htm

Amendment

Individuals

QDi.124 Name: 1: YAZID 2: SUFAAT 3: na 4: na
Title: na Designation: na DOB: 20 Jan. 1964 POB: Johor, Malaysia  Good quality a.k.a.: na Low quality a.k.a.: a) Joe b) Abu Zufar Nationality: Malaysia Passport no: A 10472263 National identification no: 640120-01-5529 Address: a) Taman Bukit Ampang, State of Selangor, Malaysia (previous address) b) Malaysia (in prison since 2013 to 2019 Listed on: 9 Sep. 2003 (amended on 3 May 2004, 1 Feb. 2008, 10 Aug. 2009, 25 Jan. 2010, 16 May 2011, 11 Oct. 2016, 22 Sep. 2017, 1 May 2019, 8 Nov. 2022, 21 Jul. 2023 Other information: Founding member of Jemaah Islamiyah (JI) (QDe.092) who worked on Al-Qaida’s (QDe.004) biological weapons program, provided support to those involved in Al-Qaida’s 11 Sep. 2001 attacks in the United States of America, and was involved in JI bombing operations. Detained in Malaysia from 2001 to 2008. Arrested in Malaysia in 2013 and sentenced to 7 years in Jan. 2016 for failing to report information relating to terrorist acts. Completed detention on 20 November 2019. Served a two-year restricted residence order in Selangor Malaysia until 21 November 2021. Due for release in Feb. 2020. Review pursuant to Security Council resolution 1989 (2011) was concluded on 6 Mar. 2014. Photos included in INTERPOL-UN Security Council Special Notice web link: https://www.interpol.int/en/notice/search/un/1424794. Review pursuant to Security Council resolution 2253 (2015) was concluded on 21 Feb. 2019.  Review pursuant to Security Council resolution 2610 (2021) was concluded on 8 November 2022.  Photos included in INTERPOL-UN Security Council Special Notice web link: https://www.interpol.int/en/How-we-work/Notices/View-UN-Notices-Individuals.

QDi.392 Name: 1: FAYSAL 2: AHMAD 3: BIN ALI 4: AL-ZAHRANI
Name (original script): فيصل احمد بن علي الزهراني
Title: na Designation: na DOB: 19 Jan. 1986 POB: na Good quality a.k.a.: Faisal Ahmed Ali Alzahrani Low quality a.k.a.: a) Abu Sarah al-Saudi b) Abu Sara Zahrani Nationality: Saudi Arabia Passport no: a) Saudi Arabia number K142736, issued on 14 Jul. 2011, issued in Al-Khafji, Saudi Arabia b) Saudi Arabia number G579315 National identification no: na Address: Syrian Arab Republic  Listed on: 20 Apr. 2016 (amended on 1 May 2019, 21 Jul.2023)  Other information: Reportedly deceased. Was the lead oil and gas division official of Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (ISIL), listed as Al-Qaida in Iraq (QDe.115), for Al Barakah Governorate, Syrian Arab Republic, as of May 2015. Review pursuant to Security Council resolution 2253 (2015) was concluded on 21 Feb. 2019. INTERPOL-UN Security Council Special Notice web link: https://www.interpol.int/en/How-we-work/Notices/View-UN-Notices-Individuals.

2. The Sanctions List can be accessed via the FIUTT’s website (www.fiu.gov.tt) by navigating to the HOME PAGE> under the FEATURED SECTION> UN Security Council Committee Press Releases> or by clicking on the following link https://www.un.org/securitycouncil/sanctions/1267/aq_sanctions_list; and

3. Be reminded of your reporting obligations relative to reporting terrorist funds and terrorist property to the FIUTT in accordance with sections 22C (1), 22C (3), 33 (1) and 33 (3) of the ATA.

Please be guided accordingly.

Public Notice July 21, 2023

 

July 05, 2023

FIUTT Publication to Compliance Officers – Changes to the 1718 Sanctions List and to the United Nations Security Council Consolidated List

On 29 June 2023, the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 1718 (2006) enacted the amendments, specified with strikethrough and/or underline, in the entries below on its Sanctions List of individuals and entities.

  1. Individuals

KPi.002 Name: 1: RI 2: JE-SON 3: na 4: na
Title: na Designation: Former Minister of Atomic Energy Industry since April 2014. DOB: 1938 POB: na Good quality a.k.a.: Ri Che-son Low quality a.k.a.: na Nationality: Democratic People’s Republic of Korea Passport no: na National identification no: na Address: na Listed on: 16 Jul. 2009 ( amended on 30 Jul. 2014, 29 June 2023 Other information: Former Minister of Atomic Energy Industry since April 2014. Former Director of the General Bureau of Atomic Energy (GBAE), chief agency directing DPRK’s nuclear program; facilitated several nuclear endeavors including GBAE’s management of Yongbyon Nuclear Research Center and Namchongang Trading Corporation.

KPi.003 Name: 1: HWANG 2: SOK-HWA 3: na 4: na
Title: na Designation: Director in the General Bureau of Atomic Energy (GBAE) DOB: na 26 Sep. 1943 POB: na Good quality a.k.a.: na HWANG SOK HA Low quality a.k.a.: na Nationality: Democratic People’s Republic of Korea Passport no: na National identification no: na Address: na Listed on: 16 Jul. 2009 ( amended on 29 June 2023 ) Other information: Director in the General Bureau of Atomic Energy (GBAE); involved in DPRK’s nuclear program; as Chief of the Scientific Guidance Bureau in the GBAE, served on the Science Committee inside the Joint Institute for Nuclear Research.

KPi.004 Name: 1: RI 2: HONG-SOP 3: na 4: na
Title: na Designation: Former director, Yongbyon Nuclear Research Center, and Head of Nuclear Weapons Institute DOB: 26 Feb.1940 POB: na Good quality a.k.a.: na Low quality a.k.a.: na Nationality: Democratic People’s Republic of Korea Passport no: na National identification no: na Address: Pyongyang, Democratic People’s Republic of Korea  Listed on: 16 Jul. 2009 ( amended on 9 Jul. 2018, 26 Jul. 2022, 29 June 2023 )  Other information: Former director, Yongbyon Nuclear Research Center, oversaw three core facilities that assist in the production of weapons-grade plutonium: the Fuel Fabrication Facility, the Nuclear Reactor, and the Reprocessing Plant.

KPi.008 Name: 1: RA 2: KY’ONG-SU 3: na 4: na
Title: na Designation: Tanchon Commercial Bank (TCB) official DOB: 4 Jun. 1954 POB: na Good quality a.k.a.: a) Ra Kyung-Su b) Chang Myong Ho c) Chang Myo’ng-Ho d) Chang Myong-Ho e) Ra Kyong-Su Low quality a.k.a.: na Nationality: Democratic People’s Republic of Korea Passport no: 645120196, issued in Democratic People’s Republic of Korea  National identification no: na Address: na Listed on: 22 Jan. 2013 ( amended on 2 Mar. 2016, 26 Jul. 2022, 29 June 2023  )  Other information: Ra Ky’ong-Su is a Tanchon Commercial Bank (TCB) official. In this capacity he has facilitated transactions for TCB. Tanchon was designated by the Committee in April 2009 as the main DPRK financial entity responsible for sales of conventional arms, ballistic missiles, and goods related to the assembly and manufacture of such weapons.

KPi.012 Name: 1: MUN 2: CHO’NG-CH’O’L 3: na 4: na
Title: na Designation: Tanchon Commercial Bank (TCB) official DOB: na 23 Dec. 1964 POB: na Good quality a.k.a.: na  Mun Chong-Chol Low quality a.k.a.: na Nationality: Democratic People’s Republic of Korea Passport no: na National identification no: na Address: C/O Tanchon Commercial Bank, Saemaeul 1-Dong, Pyongchon District, Pyongyang, Democratic People’s Republic of Korea  Listed on: 7 Mar. 2013 ( amended on 26 Jul. 2022, 29 June 2023 )  Other information: Mun Cho’ng-Ch’o’l is a TCB official. In this capacity he has facilitated transactions for TCB. Tanchon was designated by the Committee in April 2009 is the main DPRK financial entity for sales of conventional arms, ballistic missiles, and goods related to the assembly and manufacture of such weapons.

KPi.019  Name: 1: KANG 2: MUN KIL 3: na 4: na
Title: na Designation: na DOB: na 9 Feb. 1963 POB: na Good quality a.k.a.: a) Jiang Wen-ji b) Jian Wenji Low quality a.k.a.: na Nationality: Democratic People’s Republic of Korea Passport no: PS 472330208 (Expires 4 Jul. 2017)  National identification no: na Address: Democratic People’s Republic of Korea  Listed on: 2 Mar. 2016 ( amended on 26 Jul. 2022, 29 June 2023 )  Other information: Kang Mun Kil has conducted nuclear procurement activities as a representative of Namchongang, also known as Namhung.

KPi.025  Name: 1: KO 2: TAE HUN 3: na 4: na
Title: na Designation: Tanchon Commercial Bank Representativeofficial DOB: 25 May 1972 POB: na Good quality a.k.a.: Kim Myong Gi Low quality a.k.a.: na Nationality: Democratic People’s Republic of Korea Passport no: 563120630 (Expires 20 Mar. 2018)  National identification no: na Address: na Listed on: 2 Mar. 2016 ( amended on 29 June 2023 ) Other information:

KPi.055 Name: 1: HAN 2: JANG SU 3: na 4: na
Title: na Designation: Former Chief Representative of the Foreign Trade Bank DOB: 8 Nov. 1969 POB: Pyongyang, Democratic People’s Republic of Korea  Good quality a.k.a.: Chang-Su Han Low quality a.k.a.: na Nationality: Democratic People’s Republic of Korea Passport no: 745420176 (expires on October 19, 2020)  National identification no: na Address: na Listed on: 5 Aug. 2017 ( amended on 29 June 2023 ) Other information: Gender: male

KPi.058 Name: 1: JO 2: CHOL SONG 3: na 4: na
Title: na Designation: a) Representative for the Korea Kwangson Banking Corporation b) Former Deputy Representative for the Korea Kwangson Banking Corporation DOB: 25 Sep. 1984 POB: na Good quality a.k.a.: Cho Ch’o’l-so’ng Low quality a.k.a.: na Nationality: Democratic People’s Republic of Korea Passport no: 654320502 (expires on September 16, 2019)  National identification no: na Address: na Listed on: 5 Aug. 2017 ( amended on 29 June 2023 ) Other information: Representative for the Korea Kwangson Banking Corporation, which provides financial services in support to Tanchon Commercial Bank and Korea Hyoksin Trading, a subordinate entity of Korea Ryonbong General Corporation. Gender: male.

KPi.063  Name: 1: PAK 2: YONG SIK 3: na 4: na
Title: na Designation: Former Member of the Workers’ Party of Korea Central Military Commission DOB: 1950 POB: na Good quality a.k.a.: Pak Yo’ng-sik Low quality a.k.a.: na Nationality: Democratic People’s Republic of Korea Passport no: na National identification no: na Address: Democratic People’s Republic of Korea  Listed on: 11 Sep. 2017 ( amended on 26 Jul. 2022, 29 June 2023 Other information: Pak Yong Sik is a member of the Workers’ Party of Korea Central Military Commission, which is responsible for the development and implementation of the Workers’ Party of Korea military policies, commands and controls the DPRK’s military, and helps direct the country’s military defense industries

KPi.064 Name: 1: CH’OE 2: SO’K MIN 3: na 4: na
Title: na Designation: Ch’oe So’k-min is an Former overseas Foreign Trade Bank representative DOB: 25 Jul. 1978 POB: na Good quality a.k.a.: na Low quality a.k.a.: na Choe Sok Min Nationality: Democratic People’s Republic of Korea Passport no: na National identification no: na Address: na Listed on: 22 Dec. 2017 ( amended on 29 June 2023 ) Other information: In 2016, Ch’oe So’k-min was the deputy representative at the Foreign Trade Bank branch office in that overseas location. He has been associated with cash transfers from that overseas Foreign Trade Bank office to banks affiliated with North Korean special organizations and Reconnaissance General Bureau operatives located overseas in an effort to evade sanctions. Gender: male

KPi.065 Name: 1: CHU 2: HYO’K 3: na 4: na
Title: na Designation: Chu Hyo’k is a North Korean national who is an Former overseas Foreign Trade Bank Deputy representative DOB: 23 Nov. 1986 POB: na Good quality a.k.a.: Ju Hyok Low quality a.k.a.: na Nationality: Democratic People’s Republic of Korea Passport no: 836420186, issued on 28 Oct. 2016 (Expires 28 October 2021)  National identification no: na Address: na Listed on: 22 Dec. 2017 ( amended on 29 June 2023 ) Other information: Gender: male

KPi.068 Name: 1: KIM 2: TONG CHOL 3: na 4: na
Title: na Designation: Kim Tong Chol is an Former overseas Foreign Trade Bank Deputy representative DOB: 28 Jan. 1966 POB: na Good quality a.k.a.: Kim Tong-ch’o’l Low quality a.k.a.: na Nationality: Democratic People’s Republic of Korea Passport no: a) 927234267 b) Democratic People’s Republic of Korea number 108120258, issued on 14 Feb. 2018 (expiration date 14 Feb. 2023)  National identification no: na Address: na Listed on: 22 Dec. 2017 ( amended on 26 Jul. 2022, 29 June 2023 Other information: Gender: male

KPi.076 Name: 1: RI 2: PYONG CHUL 3: na 4: na
Title: na Designation:  a) Secretary of the Worker’s Party and Member of the Political Bureaub) FormerAlternate Member of the Political Bureau of the Workers’ Party of Korea and First Vice Director of the Munitions Industry Department. DOB: 1948 POB: na Good quality a.k.a.: a) Ri Pyo’ng-ch’o’l  b) Ri Pyong Chol Low quality a.k.a.: na Nationality: Democratic People’s Republic of Korea Passport no: na National identification no: na Address: Democratic People’s Republic of Korea  Listed on: 22 Dec. 2017 ( amended on 29 June 2023 ) Other information: Gender: male

KPi.078 Name: 1: RI 2: U’N SO’NG 3: na 4: na
Title: na Designation: Ri U’n-so’ng is an Former overseas Korea Unification Development Bank representative DOB: 23 Jul. 1969 POB: na Good quality a.k.a.: a) Ri Eun Song b) Ri Un Song Low quality a.k.a.: na Nationality: Democratic People’s Republic of Korea Passport no: na National identification no: na Address: na Listed on: 22 Dec. 2017 ( amended on 29 June 2023 ) Other information: Gender: male

KPi.079 Name: 1: PAK 2: MUN IL 3: na 4: na
Title: na Designation: Pak Mun Il is an Former overseas official representative of Korea Daesong Bank DOB: 1 Jan. 1965 POB: na Good quality a.k.a.: Pak Mun-il Low quality a.k.a.: na Nationality: Democratic People’s Republic of Korea Passport no: 563335509 (Expires 27 August 2018 )  National identification no: na Address: na Listed on: 22 Dec. 2017 ( amended on 29 June 2023 ) Other information: Gender: male

Press releases concerning changes to the Committee’s Sanctions List may be found in the “Press Releases” section on the Committee’s website at the following URL:  https://www.un.org/securitycouncil/sanctions/1718/press-releases or accessed via the FIUTT Website by navigating to the HOME PAGE> under the ABOUT US> PUBLICATIONS>UN Security Council Economic Sanctions (1718 and 2231) > or by clicking on the following link https://fiu.gov.tt/about-us/publications/united-nations-security-council-committee/united-nations-security-council-committee-economic-sanctions-1718-and-2231/

Be guided accordingly.

 

June 05, 2023

FIUTT Bulletin – Update to the UNSCR ISIL (Da’esh) and Al-Qaida Sanctions List

Pursuant to section 22AA (2) (c) Anti-Terrorism Act, Chap 12:07 (‘the ATA’), which requires the Financial Intelligence Unit of Trinidad and Tobago (‘the FIUTT’) to circulate a list of designated entities to Financial Institutions and Listed Businesses requesting information on whether these designated entities have funds in Trinidad and Tobago, you are asked to note as follows:

  1. The ISIL (Da’esh) & Al-Qaida Sanctions Committee, pursuant to resolutions 1267, 1989 and 2253, via press release dated June 2, 2023 notified of the amendment in the addition of the entries specified below to 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 1 of Security Council resolution 2610 (2021), and adopted under Chapter VII of the Charter of the United Nations. See the following link to the list of press releases >>     https://press.un.org/en/2023/sc15307.doc.htm

Addition

Individuals

 

QDi.223 Name: 1: MERAI 2: ABDEFATTAH 3: KHALIL 4: ZOGHBI
Name (original script): مرعي عبدفتاح خليل زغبي
Title: na Designation: na DOB: a) 4 Apr. 1969 b) 4 Apr. 1960 c) 4 Jun. 1960 POB: Bengasi, Libya Good quality a.k.a.: a) Mohamed Lebachir born 14 Jan. 1968 in Morocco b) Meri Albdelfattah Zgbye born 4 Jun. 1960 in Bendasi, Libya c) Zoghbai Merai Abdul Fattah d) Lazrag Faraj born 13 Nov. 1960 in Libya e) Larzg Ben Ila born 11 Aug. 1960 in Libya f) Muhammed El Besir g) Merai Zoghbai (previously listed as, in Arabic: مرعي زغبي) Low quality a.k.a.: a) F’raji di Singapore b) F’raji il Libico c) Farag d) Fredj born 13 Nov. 1960  in Libya Nationality: Libya Passport no: na National identification no: na Address: na Listed on: 2 Aug. 2006 ( amended on 3 Jun. 2009, 1 Sep. 2009, 13 Dec. 2011, 21 Mar. 2017, 24 Nov. 2020, 8 Nov. 2022, 2 Jun. 2023Other information: Considered a fugitive from justice by the Italian authorities and sentenced in absentia to 6 years imprisonment on 20 Nov. 2008. Member of Libyan Islamic Fighting Group (QDe.011). Son of Mother’s name is Wanisa Abdessalam. Review pursuant to Security Council resolution 1822 (2008) was concluded on 20 Jul. 2009. Review pursuant to Security Council resolution 2368 (2017) was concluded on 24 November 2020. Review pursuant to Security Council resolution 2610 (2021) was concluded on 8 November 2022. INTERPOL-UN Security Council Special Notice web link: https://www.interpol.int/en/How-we-work/Notices/View-UN-Notices-Individuals

  1. The Sanctions List can be accessed via the FIUTT’s website (www.fiu.gov.tt) by navigating to the HOME PAGE> under the FEATURED SECTION> UN Security Council Committee Press Releases> or by clicking on the following link https://www.un.org/securitycouncil/sanctions/1267/aq_sanctions_list; and

 

  1. Be reminded of your reporting obligations relative to reporting terrorist funds and terrorist property to the FIUTT in accordance with sections 22C (1), 22C (3), 33 (1) and 33 (3) of the ATA.

Please be guided accordingly.

April 27, 2023

FIUTT Notice to Compliance Officers.

Please be advised the Financial Intelligence Unit of Trinidad and Tobago (‘the FIUTT’) has published Notice to Financial Institutions and Listed Business for Freezing Terrorist Funds (CL/05/2023) with the updated Trinidad and Tobago Consolidated List of Court Orders as at April 27, 2023.

You are advised to consult the FIUTT’s Notice to Freeze Funds along with the updated Trinidad and Tobago Consolidated List of Court Orders pursuant to section 22B(3) Anti-Terrorism Act, Chap. 12:07 (“the ATA”) which can also be accessed via the FIUTT’s website (www.fiu.gov.tt).  To view the documents on the website please navigate Home page > FIUTT Publications > Notices and High Court Orders where you can access the following:

  1. Updated Notice to Freeze Terrorist Funds – You can access Notice CL/05/2023 to Financial Institutions and Listed Businesses for Freezing Terrorist Funds.  To access the notice you can also click on the following link >> https://www.fiu.gov.tt/about-us/publications/notices-and-high-court-orders-for-freezing-terrorist-funds/notice-to-freeze-terrorist-funds/; and
  2. Updated T&T Consolidated list of High Court Orders – You can access the Trinidad and Tobago Consolidated List of Court Orders updated as at April 27, 2023.  To access the updated list, you can also click on the following link >> https://www.fiu.gov.tt/about-us/publications/notices-and-high-court-orders-for-freezing-terrorist-funds/trinidad-and-tobago-consolidated-list-of-court-orders/.

Please be reminded of your reporting obligations set out under Sections 22C(1), 22C(3), 33(1) and 33(3) of the ATA (the latter applicable ONLY to FIs) relative to reporting terrorist funds and terrorist property to the FIUTT.

Please be guided accordingly.

 

April 26, 2023

FIUTT Public Notice – Notice to Financial Institutions and Listed Business.

Pursuant to section 22AA (2) (c) Anti-Terrorism Act, Chap 12:07 (‘the ATA’), which requires the Financial Intelligence Unit of Trinidad and Tobago (‘the FIUTT’) to circulate a list of designated entities to Financial Institutions and Listed Businesses requesting information on whether these designated entities have funds in Trinidad and Tobago, you are asked to note as follows:

A. The ISIL (Da’esh) & Al-Qaida Sanctions Committee, pursuant to resolutions 1267, 1989 and 2253, via press release dated April 26, 2023 notified of the amendment in the addition of the entries specified below to 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 1 of Security Council resolution 2610 (2021), and adopted under Chapter VII of the Charter of the United Nations. See the following link to the list of press releases >>     https://press.un.org/en/2023/sc15177.doc.htm

Addition

Individuals

QDi.434 Name: 1: MAULAWI 2: RAJAB 3: na 4: na
Name (original script): na
Title: na Designation: na DOB: 1976 POB: Afghanistan Good quality a.k.a.: Maulawi Rajab Salahudin Low quality a.k.a.: na Nationality: Afghanistan Passport no: na National identification no: na Address:  Paghman District, Kabul Province, Afghanistan Listed on: 26 Apr. 2023 Other information: Senior leader of the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant – Khorasan (ISIL-K) (QDe.161). INTERPOL-UN Security Council Special Notice web link: https://www.interpol.int/en/How-we-work/Notices/View-UN-Notices-Individuals.

QDi.435 Name: 1: SULTAN AZIZ 2: AZAM 3: na 4: na
Name (original script): na
Title: na Designation: na DOB: 1985 POB: Afghanistan Good quality a.k.a.: na Low quality a.k.a.: na Nationality: Afghanistan Passport no: na National identification no: na Address:  Afghanistan Listed on: 26 Apr. 2023 Other information: Spokesperson of the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant – Khorasan (ISIL-K) (QDe.161). INTERPOL-UN Security Council Special Notice web link: https://www.interpol.int/en/How-we-work/Notices/View-UN-Notices-Individuals.

B. The Sanctions List can be accessed via the FIUTT’s website (www.fiu.gov.tt) by navigating to the HOME PAGE> under the FEATURED SECTION> UN Security Council Committee Press Releases> or by clicking on the following link https://www.un.org/securitycouncil/sanctions/1267/aq_sanctions_list; and

C. Be reminded of your reporting obligations relative to reporting terrorist funds and terrorist property to the FIUTT in accordance with sections 22C (1), 22C (3), 33 (1) and 33 (3) of the ATA.

 

February 24, 2023

FIUTT Public Notice – FATF’s List of Jurisdictions Under Increased Monitoring

Pursuant to Section 17(1)(a) of the Financial Intelligence Unit Act of Trinidad and Tobago Chap. 72:01 the FIUTT is required to publish a list of countries identified by the FATF as jurisdictions which are under increased monitoring and those jurisdictions which are no longer subject to monitoring. Please see following link for the FIUTT’s public notice of FATF’s High Risk and Other Monitored Jurisdictions Issued on February 24, 2023.

https://fiu.gov.tt/wp-content/uploads/02_Mar_2023_APPROVED-FIUTT_FATF_Feb-2023_High-Risk-and-Other-Monitored-Jurisdictions.pdf

 

October 21, 2022

FIUTT Public Notice – FATF’s List of Jurisdictions Under Increased Monitoring

Pursuant to Section 17(1)(a) of the Financial Intelligence Unit Act of Trinidad and Tobago Chap. 72:01 the FIUTT is required to publish a list of countries identified by the FATF as jurisdictions which are under increased monitoring and those jurisdictions which are no longer subject to monitoring. Please see following link for the FIUTT’s public notice of FATF’s High Risk and Other Monitored Jurisdictions Issued on October 21, 2022.

https://fiu.gov.tt/wp-content/uploads/26_Oct_2022_Approved-FIUTT_FATF_Oct-2022_High-Risk-and-Other-Monitored-Jurisdictions.pdf

 

January 24, 2022

FIUTT Bulletin: Amendments to the ISIL (Da’esh) and Al‑Qaida Sanctions List

On 24 January 2022, 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 removed the entry below from the ISIL (Da’esh) and Al‑Qaida Sanctions List.

Therefore, the assets freeze, travel ban and arms embargo set out in paragraph 1 of Security Council resolution 2610 (2021), and adopted under Chapter VII of the Charter of the United Nations, no longer apply to the name set out below:

  1. Individuals

QDi.099 Name: 1: KHALIL 2: BEN AHMED 3: BEN MOHAMED 4: JARRAYA
Name (original script): خليل بن احمد بن محمد جراية
Title: na Designation: na DOB: 8 Feb. 1969 POB: Sfax, Tunisia  Good quality a.k.a.: a) Khalil Yarraya b) Ben Narvan Abdel Aziz born 15 Aug. 1970 in Sereka (former Yugoslavia) c) Abdel Aziz Ben Narvan born 15 Aug. 1970 in Sereka (former Yugoslavia)  Low quality a.k.a.: a) Amro b) Omar c) Amrou d) Amr Nationality: Tunisia Passport no: Tunisian number K989895, issued on 26 Jul. 1995, issued in Genoa, Italy (expired on 25 Jul. 2000)  National identification no: na

The names of individuals and entities removed from the ISIL (Da’esh) and Al‑Qaida Sanctions List pursuant to a decision by the Committee can be assessed https://www.un.org/press/en/2022/sc14773.doc.htm

An updated List is accessible on the ISIL (Da’esh) and Al-Qaida Sanctions Committee’s website at the following URL:  www.un.org/securitycouncil/sanctions/1267/aq_sanctions_list.

Please be reminded of your reporting obligations set out under Sections 22AB, 22C(1), 22C(3), 33(1) and 33(3) of the ATA (the latter applicable ONLY to FIs) relative to reporting terrorist funds and terrorist property to the FIUTT.

Be guided accordingly.

 

January 17, 2022

FIUTT Bulletin- Update to the UNSCR ISIL (Da’esh) and Al-Qaida Sanctions List

Pursuant to section 22AA (2) (c) Anti-Terrorism Act, Chap 12:07 (‘the ATA’), which requires the Financial Intelligence Unit of Trinidad and Tobago (‘the FIUTT’) to circulate a list of designated entities to Financial Institutions and Listed Businesses requesting information on whether these designated entities have funds in Trinidad and Tobago, you are asked to note as follows:

1.On 17/01/2022, the ISIL (Da’esh) & Al-Qaida Sanctions Committee, pursuant to resolutions 1267, 1989 and 2253, via press release dated January 17, 2022 notified of the removal of three entries to the Sanction List.  See the following link to the list of press releases >> https://www.un.org/press/en/content/security-council/press-release

Removed

Entities

a. QDe.071 Name: AL-HARAMAIN ISLAMIC FOUNDATION
A.k.a.: a) Vazirb) Vezir F.k.a.: na Address: a) (64 Poturmahala, Travnik, Bosnia and Herzegovina) b) Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina Listed on: 13 Mar. 2002 (amended on 26 Dec. 2003, 16 Sep. 2008, 16 Jun. 2011, 9 May 2018, 6 Dec. 2019) Other information: Under criminal investigation by the authorities of Bosnia and Herzegovina as of Nov. 2007.  Review pursuant to Security Council resolution 1822 (2008) was concluded on 22 Jun. 2010.  Review pursuant to Security Council resolution 2368 (2017) was concluded on 4 Dec. 2019.  Review pursuant to Security Council resolution 2368 (2017) was concluded on 15 November 2021.

b. QDe.072 Name: AL-HARAMAIN ISLAMIC FOUNDATION (SOMALIA)
A.k.a.: naF.k.a.: na Address: Somalia Listed on: 13 Mar. 2002 (amended on 13 Dec. 2011, 15 Jun. 2015, 1 May 2019) Other information: Review pursuant to Security Council resolution 1822 (2008) was concluded on 22 Jun. 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.

c. QDe.103 Name: AL-HARAMAIN FOUNDATION (INDONESIA)
A.k.a.: Yayasan Al-Manahil-IndonesiaF.k.a.: na Address: (Jalan Laut Sulawesi Blok DII/4, Kavling Angkatan Laut Duren Sawit, Jakarta Timur 13440 Indonesia (at time of listing); Tel.: 021-86611265 and 021-86611266; Fax.: 021-8620174) Listed on: 26 Jan. 2004 (amended on 21 Mar. 2012, 1 May 2019) Other information: Review pursuant to Security Council resolution 1822 (2008) was concluded on 22 Jun. 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.

2. The Sanctions List can be accessed via the FIU’s website (www.fiu.gov.tt)by navigating to the HOME PAGE> under the FEATURED SECTION> UN Security Council Committee Press Releases> or by clicking on the following link https://www.un.org/securitycouncil/sanctions/1267/aq_sanctions_list ; and

3. Be reminded of your reporting obligations relative to reporting terrorist funds and terrorist property to the FIUTT in accordance with sections 22C (1), 22C (3), 33 (1) and 33 (3) of the ATA.

Please be guided accordingly.

 

December 21, 2021

FIUTT Bulletin – Update of UN Security Council ISIL (Da’esh) and Al-Qaida Sanctions List – UN 1267/1989/2253

Pursuant to section 22AA (2) (c) Anti-Terrorism Act, Chap 12:07 (‘the ATA’), which requires the Financial Intelligence Unit of Trinidad and Tobago (‘the FIU’) to circulate a list of designated entities to Financial Institutions and Listed Businesses requesting information on whether these designated entities have funds in Trinidad and Tobago, you are asked to note as follows:

  1. The ISIL (Da’esh) & Al-Qaida Sanctions Committee, pursuant to resolutions 1267 (1999), 1989 (2011) and 2253 (2015), via press release dated December 21, 2021 notified of the addition of one entry on the Sanction List.  See the following link to the press release >> https://www.un.org/press/en/content/security-council/press-release

Addition

Individuals

QDi.431 Name: 1: SANAULLAH  2: GHAFARI 3: na 4: na 

Name (original script): ثناء اللہ غفاری

Title: Dr. Designation: na DOB: 28 Oct. 1994 POB: 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: na National identification no: na Address: a) Afghanistan (2021)  b) Kunduz, Afghanistan (previous) Listed on: 21 Dec.2021 Other information:  Leader of the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant-Khorasan (ISIL-K) (QDe.161). Information Technology Expert. Photo is available for inclusion in the INTERPOL-UN Security Council Special Notice.

  1. The Sanctions List can be accessed via the FIU’s website (www.fiu.gov.tt) by navigating to the HOME PAGE> under the FEATURED SECTION> UN Security Council Committee Press Releases> or by clicking on the following link https://www.un.org/securitycouncil/sanctions/1267/aq_sanctions_list; and
  2. Be reminded of your reporting obligations relative to reporting terrorist funds and terrorist property to the FIUTT in accordance with sections 22C (1), 22C (3), 33 (1) and 33 (3) of the ATA.

Please be guided accordingly.

 

November 24, 2021

FIUTT Bulletin – Update to the UNSCR ISIL (Da’esh) and Al-Qaida Sanctions List

Pursuant to section 22AA (2) (c) Anti-Terrorism Act, Chap 12:07 (‘the ATA’), which requires the Financial Intelligence Unit of Trinidad and Tobago (‘the FIUTT’) to circulate a list of designated entities to Financial Institutions and Listed Businesses requesting information on whether these designated entities have funds in Trinidad and Tobago, you are asked to note as follows:

A. The ISIL (Da’esh) & Al-Qaida Sanctions Committee, pursuant to resolutions 1267, 1989 and 2253, via press release dated November 24, 2021 notified of the addition of one (1) entry 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 1 of Security Council resolution 2368 (2017), and adopted under Chapter VII of the Charter of the United Nations. See the following link to the list of press releases >> https://www.un.org/press/en/2021/sc14712.doc.htm

 

Addition

Individuals

QDi.430 Name: 1: EMRAAN 2: ALI 3: na 4: na

Name (original script): na

Title: na Designation: na DOB: 4 Jul. 1967 POB: Rio Claro, Trinidad and Tobago

Good quality a.k.a.: na Low quality a.k.a.: Abu Jihad TNT Nationality: a) Trinidad and Tobago b) United States of America Passport no: a) Trinidad and Tobago TB162181 (issued on 27 January 2015, expired 26 January 2020) b) United States of America, 420985453 (expired 6 February 2017) National identification no: Trinidad and Tobago 19670704052 Address: a) United States of America (in detention, Federal Detention Center ‑ Miami, Register Number: 10423-509 b) #12 Rio Claro Mayaro Road, Rio Claro, Trinidad (previous location 2008-March 2015) c) #7 GUAYAGUAYARE Road, Rio Claro, Trinidad (previous location circa 2003) d) United States of America (previous location- January 1991-2008) Listed on: 23 November 2021 Other information: Senior member of Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (ISIL), listed as Al-Qaida in Iraq (QDe.115).  Recruited for ISIL and instructed individuals to perpetrate terrorist acts via online video.  Physical description: height 176 cm, weight 73 kg, medium built, colour of eyes- brown, colour of hair- black/bald, complexion- brown.  Speaks English.

  1. The Sanctions List can be accessed via the FIU’s website (www.fiu.gov.tt) by navigating to the HOME PAGE> under the FEATURED SECTION> UN Security Council Committee Press Releases> or by clicking on the following link https://www.un.org/securitycouncil/sanctions/1267/aq_sanctions_list; and
  2. Be reminded of your reporting obligations relative to reporting terrorist funds and terrorist property to the FIUTT in accordance with sections 22C (1), 22C (3), 33 (1) and 33 (3) of the ATA.

Please be guided accordingly.

 

 

September 7, 2021

Security Council ISIL (Da’esh) and Al-Qaida Sanctions Committee Removes One Entry from Its Sanctions List

On 6 September 2021, 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 removed the entry below from the ISIL (Da’esh) and Al‑Qaida Sanctions List after concluding its consideration of the delisting request for this name submitted through the Office of the Ombudsperson established pursuant to Security Council resolution 1904 (2009), and of the Comprehensive Report of the Ombudsperson on this delisting request.

Therefore, the assets freeze, travel ban and arms embargo set out in paragraph 1 of Security Council resolution 2368 (2017), and adopted under Chapter VII of the Charter of the United Nations, no longer apply to the name set out below:

  1. Individuals

QDi.253 Name: 1: KHALIFA 2: MUHAMMAD 3: TURKI 4: AL-SUBAIY
Name (original script):  خليفة محمد تركي السبيعي
Title: na Designation: na DOB: 1 Jan. 1965 POB: Doha, Qatar Good quality a.k.a.: a) Khalifa Mohd Turki Alsubaie b) Khalifa Mohd Turki al-Subaie c) Khalifa Al-Subayi d) Khalifa Turki bin Muhammad bin al-Suaiy Low quality a.k.a.: a) Abu Mohammed al-Qatari b) Katrina Nationality: Qatar Passport no: a) Qatar number 1353275 (expiring 12 June 2022) b) Qatar number 00685868, issued on 5 Feb. 2006, issued in Doha (expired on 4 Feb. 2011) National identification no: Qatar 26563400140

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: https://www.un.org/press/en/content/security-council.   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: www.un.org/securitycouncil/sanctions/1267/aq_sanctions_list/procedures-for-delisting.

 

April 16, 2021

Please be advised that the Financial Intelligence Unit of Trinidad and Tobago has published in the Gazette, No. 52 of 2021, the Following Guidance Note: Guidance to Financial Institutions and Listed Businesses on Sanctioned Entities Pursuant to Orders Made under the Economic Sanctions Act Chap. 81:05.

For ease of access the Gazette Guidance Note can be accessed via the following link https://www.fiu.gov.tt/wp-content/uploads/Gazette-No.-52-of-2021.pdf.

 

April 12, 2021

FIUTT Bulletin – Update to the UNSCR ISIL (Da’esh) and Al-Qaida Sanctions List

Pursuant to section 22AA (2) (c) Anti-Terrorism Act, Chap 12:07 (‘the ATA’), which requires the Financial Intelligence Unit of Trinidad and Tobago (‘the FIUTT’) to circulate a list of designated entities to Financial Institutions and Listed Businesses requesting information on whether these designated entities have funds in Trinidad and Tobago, you are asked to note as follows:

  1. The ISIL (Da’esh) & Al-Qaida Sanctions Committee, pursuant to resolutions 1267, 1989 and 2253, via press release dated April 6, 2021 notified of the amendments specified with underline and strikethrough in the one (1) entry 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 1 of Security Council resolution 2368 (2017), and adopted under Chapter VII of the Charter of the United Nations. See the following link to the list of press releases >> https://www.un.org/press/en/2021/sc14473.doc.htm

Amended

Individuals

QDi.217 Name:  1: ABU BAKAR 2: BA’ASYIR 3: na 4: na
Title:  na  Designation:  na  DOB:  17 Aug. 1938  POB:  Jombang, East Java, Indonesia
Good quality a.k.a.:  a) Abu Bakar Baasyir born 17 Aug. 1938 in Jombang, East Java, Indonesia b) Abu Bakar Bashir born 17 Aug. 1938 in Jombang, East Java, Indonesia c) Abdus Samad d) Abdus Somad  Low quality a.k.a.:  na  Nationality:  Indonesia Passport no  a  National identification no:  na  Address:  Indonesia (in prison)  Listed on:  21 Apr. 2006 (amended on 14 Oct. 2015, 24 Nov. 2020, 6 Apr. 2021)  Other information:  Formed Jemmah Anshorut Tauhid (JAT) (QDe.133) in 2008.  In 2010, arrested for incitement to commit terrorism and fundraising with respect to a training camp in Aceh, Indonesia and sentenced to 15 years in 2011.  Ba’asyir was released from prison on 8 January 2021 after serving his sentence in accordance with Indonesian laws and regulations.  Review pursuant to Security Council resolution 1822 (2008) was concluded on 8 Jun. 2010.  Review pursuant to Security Council resolution 2368 (2017) was concluded on 24 November 2020.

  1. The Sanctions List can be accessed via the FIU’s website (www.fiu.gov.tt) by navigating to the HOME PAGE> under the FEATURED SECTION> UN Security Council Committee Press Releases> or by clicking on the following link https://www.un.org/securitycouncil/sanctions/1267/aq_sanctions_list; and
  2. Be reminded of your reporting obligations relative to reporting terrorist funds and terrorist property to the FIUTT in accordance with sections 22C (1), 22C (3), 33 (1) and 33 (3) of the ATA.

Please be guided accordingly.

 

April 12, 2021

FIUTT Notice to Compliance Officers

Please be advised the Financial Intelligence Unit of Trinidad and Tobago (‘the FIUTT’) has published Notice to Financial Institutions and Listed Business for Unfreezing Terrorist Funds (CL/01/2021 and CL/02/2021)  with the updated Trinidad and Tobago Consolidated List of Court Orders as at February 24, 2021.

You are advised to consult the FIUTT’s Notice along with the updated Trinidad and Tobago Consolidated List of Court Orders pursuant to section 22B(3) Anti-Terrorism Act, Chap. 12:07 (“the ATA”) which can be accessed via the FIU’s website (www.fiu.gov.tt).  To view the documents on the website please navigate Home page > About Us tab > FIU Publications page > Notices and High Court Orders where you can access the following:

  1. Updated Notice to Unfreeze Terrorist Funds – You can access Notice (CL/01/2021 and CL/02/2021) to Financial Institutions and Listed Businesses for Unfreezing Terrorist Funds.  To access the notice you can also click on the following link >> https://www.fiu.gov.tt/about-us/publications/notices-and-high-court-orders-for-freezing-terrorist-funds/notice-to-freeze-terrorist-funds/; and
  2. Updated T&T Consolidated list of High Court Orders – You can access the Trinidad and Tobago Consolidated List of Court Orders updated as at February 24, 2021.  The Order of the High Court of Justice of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago declares that the orders dated November 24, 2016 have been revoked for the following persons
  1. EMRAH also known as ERDOGAN also known as IMRAAN AL-KURDY also known as IMRAAN also known as IMRAN also known as IMRAN IBN HASSAN also known as SALAHADDIN EL KURDY also known as SALAH ALDIN also known as SULAIMAN also known as ISMATOLLAH also known as ISMATULLAH also known as ISMATULLAH AL KURDY and
  2. SAID also known as BEN ABDELHAKIM also known as BEN OMAR also known as AL-CHERIF also known as Cherif Said also known as Binhamoda Hokri also known as Hcrif Ataf also known as Bin Homoda Chokri also known as Atef Cherif also known as Sherif Ataf also known as Ataf Cherif Said Djallal also known as Youcef also known as Abou Salman also known as Said Tmimi have been revoked.

To access the updated list, you can also click on the following link >> https://www.fiu.gov.tt/about-us/publications/notices-and-high-court-orders-for-freezing-terrorist-funds/trinidad-and-tobago-consolidated-list-of-court-orders/.

Please be reminded of your reporting obligations set out under Sections 22AB, 22C(1), 22C(3), 33(1) and 33(3) of the ATA (the latter applicable ONLY to FIs) relative to reporting terrorist funds and terrorist property to the FIU.

Be guided accordingly.

 

 

March 23, 2021

FIUTT – Bulletin Update to the UNSCR ISIL (Da’esh) and Al-Qaida Sanctions List

Pursuant to section 22AA (2) (c) Anti-Terrorism Act, Chap 12:07 (‘the ATA’), which requires the Financial Intelligence Unit of Trinidad and Tobago (‘the FIUTT’) to circulate a list of designated entities to Financial Institutions and Listed Businesses requesting information on whether these designated entities have funds in Trinidad and Tobago, you are asked to note as follows:

A. The ISIL (Da’esh) & Al-Qaida Sanctions Committee, pursuant to resolutions 1267, 1989 and 2253, via press release dated March 23, 2021 notified of the amendments specified with underline and strikethrough in the eight (8) 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 1 of Security Council resolution 2368 (2017), and adopted under Chapter VII of the Charter of the United Nations. See the following link to the list of press releases >> https://www.un.org/press/en/2021/sc14473.doc.htm

Amended

Individuals

1.QDi.253 Name: 1: KHALIFA 2: MUHAMMAD 3: TURKI 4: AL-SUBAIY
Name (original script): خليفة محمد تركي السبيعي
Title: na Designation: na DOB: 1 Jan. 1965 POB: Doha, Qatar Good quality a.k.a.: a) Khalifa Mohd Turki Alsubaie b) Khalifa Mohd Turki al-Subaie c) Khalifa Al-Subayi d) Khalifa Turki bin Muhammad bin al-Suaiy Low quality a.k.a.: a) Abu Mohammed al-Qatari b) Katrina Nationality: Qatar Passport no: a) Qatar 1353275 (expiring 12 June 2022) b) Qatar number 00685868, issued on 5 Feb. 2006, issued in Doha (expiring on 4 Feb. 2011) National identification no: Qatar identification number 26563400140 Address: Al-Waab Doha, Qatar Listed on: 10 Oct. 2008 (amended on 25 Jan. 2010, 15 Nov. 2012, 19 Feb. 2015, 23 Mar. 2021) Other information: Qatar-based terrorist financier and facilitator who has provided financial support to, and acted on behalf of, the senior leadership of Al-Qaida (QDe.004), including moving recruits to Al-Qaida training camps in South Asia. In Jan. 2008, convicted in absentia by the Bahraini High Criminal Court for financing terrorism, undergoing terrorist training, facilitating the travel of others to receive terrorist training abroad, and for membership in a terrorist organization. Arrested in Qatar in Mar. 2008. Served his sentence in Qatar and has been released from detention. Mother’s name is Hamdah Ahmad Haidoos. INTERPOL-UN Security Council Special Notice web link: https://www.interpol.int/en/How-we-work/Notices/View-UN-Notices-Individuals

2.  QDi.326 Name: 1: HAMID 2: HAMAD 3: HAMID 4: AL-‘ALI
Title: na Designation: na DOB: 17 Nov. 1960 POB: a) Kuwait b) Qatar Good quality a.k.a.: na Low quality a.k.a.: na Nationality: Kuwait Passport no: a) Kuwait number 001714467 b) Kuwait number 101505554 National identification no: na Address: na Listed on: 15 Aug. 2014 (amended on 23 Mar. 2021) Other information: A Kuwait-based financier, recruiter and facilitator for Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant, listed as Al-Qaida in Iraq (QDe.115), and Jabhat al-Nusrah, listed as Al-Nusrah Front for the People of the Levant (QDe.137). Associated with Ibrahim Awwad Ibrahim Ali al-Badri al-Samarrai (QDi.299) and Abu Mohammed al-Jawlani (QDi.317). INTERPOL-UN Security Council Special Notice web link: https://www.interpol.int/en/How-we-work/Notices/View-UN-Notices-Individuals

3. QDi.334 Name: 1: ‘ABD AL-RAHMAN 2: BIN ‘UMAYR 3: AL-NU’AYMI 4: na
Title: na Designation: na DOB: 1954 POB: Doha, Qatar Good quality a.k.a.: a) Abd al-Rahman bin ‘Amir al-Na’imi b) ‘Abd al-Rahman al-Nu’aimi c) ‘Abd al-Rahman bin ‘Amir al-Nu’imi d) ‘Abd al-Rahman bin ‘Amir al-Nu’aymi e) ‘Abdallah Muhammad al-Nu’aymi f) ‘Abd al-Rahman al-Nua’ymi g) A. Rahman al-Naimi h) Abdelrahman Imer al Jaber al Naimeh i) A. Rahman Omair J Alnaimi j) Abdulrahman Omair al Neaimi Low quality a.k.a.: na Nationality: Qatar Passport no: a) Qatar 01461558 (expiring 20 Jan. 2024) b) Qatari passport number 00868774 (expired on 27 Apr. 2014) National identification no: a) Qatar identification number 25463400086 b) Qatari Qatar identification number 25463401784 (expires on 6 Dec. 2019) Address: na Al-Waab, Qatar Listed on: 23 Sep. 2014 (amended on 15 Feb. 2017, 23 Mar. 2021) Other information: Financier and facilitator for Al-Qaida (QDe.004) and Al-Qaida in Iraq (QDe.115). INTERPOL-UN Security Council Special Notice web link: https://www.interpol.int/en/How-we-work/Notices/View-UN-Notices-Individuals

4. QDi.343 Name: 1: ASHRAF 2: MUHAMMAD 3: YUSUF 4: ‘UTHMAN ‘ABD AL-SALAM
Name (original script): اشرف محمد يوسف عثمان عبد السلام
Title: na Designation: na DOB: 1984 POB: Iraq Good quality a.k.a.: a) Ashraf Muhammad Yusif ‘Uthman ‘Abd-al-Salam b) Ashraf Muhammad Yusuf ‘Abd-al-Salam c) Ashraf Muhammad Yusif ‘Abd al-Salam Low quality a.k.a.: a) Khattab b) Ibn al-Khattab Nationality: Jordan Passport no: a) K048787, issued in Jordan b) 486298, issued in Jordan National identification no: na 28440000526, issued in Qatar Address: Syrian Arab Republic (located in as at Dec. 2014) Listed on: 23 Jan. 2015 (amended on 24 Nov. 2020, 23 Mar. 2021) Other information: A member of Al-Qaida (QDe.004) as of 2012 and a fighter in the Syrian Arab Republic since early 2014. Provided financial, material, and technological support for Al-Qaida, Al-Nusrah Front for the People of the Levant (QDe.137) and Al-Qaida in Iraq (AQI) (QDe.115).Review pursuant to Security Council resolution 2368 (2017) was concluded on 24 November 2020. INTERPOL-UN Security Council Special Notice web link: https://www.interpol.int/en/How-we-work/Notices/View-UN-Notices-Individuals

5. QDi.344 Name: 1: IBRAHIM 2: ‘ISA HAJJI 3: MUHAMMAD 4: AL-BAKR
Name (original script): ابراهیم عیسی حاجي محمد البکر
Title: na Designation: na DOB: 12 Jul. 1977 POB: Qatar Good quality a.k.a.: a) Ibrahim ‘Issa Haji Muhammad al-Bakar b) Ibrahim ‘Isa Haji al-Bakr c) Ibrahim Issa Hijji Mohd Albaker d) Ibrahim Issa Hijji Muhammad al-Baker e) Ibrahim ‘Issa al-Bakar f) Ibrahim al-Bakr Low quality a.k.a.: Abu-Khalil Nationality: Qatar Passport no: Qatar 01016646, issued in Qatar (expired on 11 Jan. 2017) National identification no: na Qatar identification number 27763401255 Address: na Al Rayyan, Qatar Listed on: 23 Jan. 2015 (amended on 14 Nov. 2020, 24 Nov. 2020, 23 Mar. 2021) Other information: Facilitator who provides financial support for and financial services to and in support of Al-Qaida (QDe.004). Review pursuant to Security Council resolution 2368 (2017) was concluded on 24 November 2020. INTERPOL-UN Security Council Special Notice web link: https://www.interpol.int/en/How-we-work/Notices/View-UN-Notices-Individuals

6. QDi.346 Name: 1: ‘ABD AL-MALIK 2: MUHAMMAD 3: YUSUF 4: ‘UTHMAN ‘ABD AL-SALAM
Name (original script): عبدالملك محمد يوسف عثمان عبد السلام
Title: na Designation: na DOB: 13 Jul. 1989 POB: na Good quality a.k.a.: ‘Abd al-Malik Muhammad Yusif ‘Abd-al-Salam Low quality a.k.a.: a) ‘Umar al‑Qatari b) ‘Umar al-Tayyar Nationality: Jordan Passport no: K475336, issued on 31 Aug. 2009, issued in Jordan (expired on 30 Aug. 2014) National identification no: na 28940000602, issued in Qatar Address: na Listed on: 23 Jan. 2015 (amended on 1 May 2019, 23 Mar. 2021) Other information: Facilitator who provides financial, material, and technological support for Al-Qaida (QDe.004) and Al-Nusrah Front for the People of the Levant (QDe.137). Review pursuant to Security Council resolution 2253 (2015) was concluded on 21 Feb. 2019. INTERPOL-UN Security Council Special Notice web link: https://www.interpol.int/en/How-we-work/Notices/View-UN-Notices-Individuals

7. QDi.380 Name: 1: ABD AL-LATIF 2: BIN ABDALLAH 3: SALIH MUHAMMAD 4: AL-KAWARI
Name (original script): عبداللطیف بن عبدلله صالح محمد الكواري
Title: na Designation: na DOB: 28 Sep. 1973 POB: na Good quality a.k.a.: a) Abd-al-Latif Abdallah Salih al-Kawari b) Abd-al-Latif Abdallah Salih al-Kuwari c) Abd-al-Latif Abdallah al-Kawwari d) Abd-al-Latif Abdallah al-Kawari e) Abu Ali al-Kawari Low quality a.k.a.: na Nationality: Qatar Passport no: a) Qatar number 01020802 b) Qatar number 00754833, issued on 20 May 2007 c) Qatar number 00490327, issued on 28 Jul. 2001 d) Qatar number 01538029 (expires 14 Mar. 2025) National identification no: Qatar 27363400684 Address: Al Kharaitiyat Al-Laqtah, Qatar Listed on: 21 Sep. 2015 (amended on 1 May 2019, 23 Mar. 2021) Other information: Qatar-based facilitator who provides financial services to, or in support of, Al-Qaida (QDe.004). Review pursuant to Security Council resolution 2253 (2015) was concluded on 21 Feb. 2019. INTERPOL-UN Security Council Special Notice web link: https://www.interpol.int/en/How-we-work/Notices/View-UN-Notices-Individuals

8. QDi.382 Name: 1: SA’D 2: BIN SA’D 3: MUHAMMAD SHARIYAN 4: AL-KA’BI
Name (original script): سعد بن سعد محمد شریان الكعبي
Title: na Designation: na DOB: 15 Feb. 1972 POB: na Good quality a.k.a.: a) Sa’d bin Sa’d Muhammad Shiryan al-Ka’bi b) Sa’d Sa’d Muhammad Shiryan al‑Ka’bi c) Sa’d al-Sharyan al-Ka’bi Low quality a.k.a.: a) Abu Haza’ b) Abu Hazza’ c) Umar al-Afghani d) Abu Sa’d e) Abu Suad Nationality: Qatar Passport no: Qatar number 00966737 (expired 16 Feb. 2016) National identification no: na Qatar number 27263401275   Address: na Umm Salal, Qatar Listed on: 21 Sep. 2015 (amended on 1 May 2019, 23 Mar. 2021) Other information: Qatar-based facilitator who provides financial services to, or in support of, Al-Nusrah Front for the People of the Levant (QDe.137). Review pursuant to Security Council resolution 2253 (2015) was concluded on 21 Feb. 2019. INTERPOL-UN Security Council Special Notice web link: https://www.interpol.int/en/How-we-work/Notices/View-UN-Notices-Individuals

B. The Sanctions List can be accessed via the FIU’s website (www.fiu.gov.tt) by navigating to the HOME PAGE> under the FEATURED SECTION> UN Security Council Committee Press Releases> or by clicking on the following link https://www.un.org/securitycouncil/sanctions/1267/aq_sanctions_list; and

C. Be reminded of your reporting obligations relative to reporting terrorist funds and terrorist property to the FIUTT in accordance with sections 22C (1), 22C (3), 33 (1) and 33 (3) of the ATA.

 

2020

December:

FIUTT Notice to Compliance Officers

Please be advised the Financial Intelligence Unit of Trinidad and Tobago (‘the FIUTT’) has published a Notice to Financial Institutions and Listed Business for Freezing Terrorist Funds (CL/10/2020) with the updated Trinidad and Tobago Consolidated List of Court Orders as at December 21, 2020.

You are advised to consult the FIUTT’s Notice along with the updated Trinidad and Tobago Consolidated List of Court Orders pursuant to section 22B(3) Anti-Terrorism Act, Chap. 12:07 (“the ATA”) which can be accessed via the FIU’s website (www.fiu.gov.tt). To view the documents on the website please navigate Home page > About Us tab > FIU Publications page > Notices and High Court Orders where you can access the following:

  • Updated Notice to Freeze Terrorist Funds – You can access Notice CL/10/2020 to Financial Institutions and Listed Businesses for Freezing Terrorist Funds.  To access the notice you can also click on the following link >> https://www.fiu.gov.tt/about-us/publications/notices-and-high-court-orders-for-freezing-terrorist-funds/notice-to-freeze-terrorist-funds/; and
  • Updated T&T Consolidated list of High Court Orders – You can access the Trinidad and Tobago Consolidated List of Court Orders updated as at December 18th 2020.  The Order of the High Court of Justice of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago declares that EMRAAN ALI also known as ABU JIHAD TNT, Date of Birth, July 4, 1967; Citizen of Trinidad and Tobago and Naturalised Citizen of the United States of America; Birth Certificate Pin No. 8918759000; Previous address #12 Rio Claro Mayaro Road, Ecclesville,  Rio Claro; currently detained as inmate number 10423-509 at FDC Miami, Federal Detention Center, P.O. Box 019120, Miami, Florida, 33101, United States of America is a listed entity for the purposes of the Anti-Terrorism Act, Chapter 12:07 (“the Act”).

To access the updated list, you can also click on the following link >> https://www.fiu.gov.tt/about-us/publications/notices-and-high-court-orders-for-freezing-terrorist-funds/trinidad-and-tobago-consolidated-list-of-court-orders/.

Please be reminded of your reporting obligations set out under Sections 22AB, 22C(1), 22C(3), 33(1) and 33(3) of the ATA (the latter applicable ONLY to FIs) relative to reporting terrorist funds and terrorist property to the FIU.

Please be guided accordingly.

 

May:

FIUTT Bulletin – Update of UN Security Council ISIL (Da’esh) and Al-Qaida Sanctions List _UN 1267/1989/2253

Pursuant to section 22AA (2) (c) Anti-Terrorism Act, Chap 12:07 (‘the ATA’), which requires the Financial Intelligence Unit of Trinidad and Tobago (‘the FIU’) to circulate a list of designated entities to Financial Institutions and Listed Businesses requesting information on whether these designated entities have funds in Trinidad and Tobago, you are asked to note as follows:

  1. The ISIL (Da’esh) & Al-Qaida Sanctions Committee, pursuant to resolutions 1267, 1989 and 2253, via press release dated May 21, 2020 notified of the addition of one entry on the Sanction List.  See the following link to the press release >> https://www.un.org/press/en/content/security-council/press-release

Addition

  1. Individuals

QDi.426 Name: 1: Amir 2: Muhammad Sa’id 3: Abdal-Rahman 4: al-Mawla
Name (original script): أمیر محمد سعید عبد الرحمن المولى
Title: na Designation: na DOB: a) 5 Oct. 1976 b) 1 Oct. 1976 POB: a) Tall’Afar, Iraq b) Mosul, Iraq Good quality a.k.a.: a) Abu Ibrahim al-Hashimi al-Qurashi b) Hajji Abdallah c) Abu ‘Umar al-Turkmani d) Abdullah Qardash e) Abu ‘Abdullah Qardash f) al-Hajj Abdullah Qardash g) Hajji Abdullah Al-Afari h) `Abdul Amir Muhammad Sa’id Salbi i) Muhammad Sa’id `Abd-al-Rahman al-Mawla j) Amir Muhammad Sa’id ‘Abd-al-Rahman Muhammad al-Mula Low quality a.k.a.: a) Al-Ustadh b) Ustadh Ahmad Nationality: Iraq Passport no: na National identification no: na Address: na Listed on: 21 May 2020 Other information: Leader of Islamic State in Iraq Iraq and the Levant, listed as Al-Qaida in Iraq (QDe.115).

  1. The Sanctions List can be accessed via the FIU’s website (www.fiu.gov.tt) by navigating to the HOME PAGE> under the FEATURED SECTION> UN Security Council Committee Press Releases> or by clicking on the following link https://www.un.org/securitycouncil/sanctions/1267/aq_sanctions_list; and
  2. Be reminded of your reporting obligations relative to reporting terrorist funds and terrorist property to the FIUTT in accordance with sections 22C (1), 22C (3), 33 (1) and 33 (3) of the ATA.

Be guided accordingly.

 


2019

December:

Amendment to Proceeds of Crime Act and the Financial Obligations Regulations by the Miscellaneous Provisions (Proceeds of Crime and Central Bank) Act, 2019.

Please note that the Proceeds of Crime Act and the Financial Obligations Regulations have been amended by the Miscellaneous Provisions (Proceeds of Crime and Central Bank) Act, 2019. The nature of these changes are as follows:

  1. Section 55(3C) of the Proceeds of Crime Act is amended by deleting the words “is ninety thousand dollars or such other amount as”.
  2. The Financial Obligations Regulations are amended—
    1. in regulation 11(1)—
  1. in paragraph (b) by deleting the words “ninety thousand dollars” and substituting the words “the amount prescribed by the Minister under section 55(3C) of the Act”;
  2. in paragraph (c) by deleting the words “ninety thousand dollars but together the total value is ninety thousand dollars or more ” and substituting the words “the amount prescribed by the Minister under section 55(3C) of the Act but together the total value is the amount prescribed by the Minister under section 55(3C) of the Act or more”; and
    1. in regulation 28 by deleting the words “ninety thousand dollars” and substituting the words “the amount prescribed by the Minister under section 55(3C) of the Act”.

Further, please note that by Legal Notice No. 356 of 2019 dated December 9, 2019, the Minister has prescribed that, for the purposes of section 55(2)(a)( ii) and (3C) of the POCA, the value of a large transaction is fifty thousand dollars ($50,000.00).

A copy of the Miscellaneous Provisions (Proceeds of Crime and Central Bank) Act, 2019 as well as Legal Notice No. 356 of 2019 are attached hereto for your attention.

Both the said Act and Legal Notice are in immediate effect.

Read more —> Legal Notice No. 356 of 2019 -Proceeds of Crime (Large Transactions) Order 2019

Read more—-> Miscellaneous Provisions (Proceeds of Crime and Central Bank) Act, 2019

 

August:

GUIDANCE ON ASSESSING NAME MATCHES FOR TARGETED FINANCIAL SANCTIONS

The Anti-Terrorism Unit of the Ministry of the Attorney General and Legal Affairs has published the attached Guidance on Assessing Name Matches for Targeted Financial Sanctions. This Guidance is intended to assist Financial Institutions, Listed Businesses, Non-Profit Organizations and members of the public in understanding how to determine whether an individual or entity is a “listed entity”.​

Registrants are therefore required to refer to the guidance published by the Anti-Terrorism Unit in conjunction with the Commission’s AML/CFT Guidance for the Securities Sector in keeping abreast with the evolving AML/CFT legislative framework and associated obligations.

Read more —> Guidance to the Public on Screening Listed Entities

GUIDANCE TO THE PUBLIC ON OBLIGATIONS AND RIGHTS IN RESPECT OF THE PROLIFERATION OF WEAPONS OF MASS DESTRUCTION

The Anti-Terrorism Unit of the Ministry of the Attorney General and Legal Affairs has published the attached Guidance to the Public on Obligations and Rights in respect of the Proliferation of Weapons of Mass Destruction. This Guidance is intended to assist members of the public in understanding their obligations and rights under the laws governing the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction (WMDs).

Registrants are therefore required to refer to the guidance published by the Anti-Terrorism Unit in conjunction with the Commission’s AML/CFT Guidance for the Securities Sector in keeping abreast with the evolving AML/CFT legislative framework and associated obligations.

Read More —> Guidance to Public on PF

GUIDANCE TO THE PUBLIC ON OBLIGATIONS AND RIGHTS IN RESPECT OF ANTI-TERRORISM

The Anti-Terrorism Act, Chap. 12:07 (“the Act”) was enacted on September 13, 2005 with the aim of protecting all citizens of Trinidad and Tobago and the international community from the evolving threats posed by terrorist actors. The provisions of the Act also fulfil the country’s international obligations relative to the UN Security Council and the Financial Action Task Force.

The Anti-Terrorism Unit of the Ministry of the Attorney General and Legal Affairs (“the Anti-Terrorism Unit”) has published this guidance for all members of the public, inclusive of Financial Institutions, on their obligations and rights in respect of Anti-Terrorism in Trinidad and Tobago.

Registrants are therefore required to refer to the guidance published by the Anti-Terrorism Unit in conjunction with Part 7 of the Commission’s AML/CFT Guidance for the Securities Sector in keeping abreast with the evolving AML/CFT legislative framework and associated obligations.

Read more —>  Guidance to the Public on obligations and rights in respect of Anti-terrorism

 

March:

The Resolution on the Economic Sanctions (Democratic People’s Republic of Korea)  Order 2018 and the Resolution on the Economic Sanctions (Islamic Republic of Iran) Order  2018 were made via Legal Notice Nos. 43 and 44 respectively, on the 8 March, 2019. These Resolutions were made pursuant to section 4(5) of the Economic Sanctions Act, Chap. 81:05.

The purpose of these Resolutions is to extend the effect of the Economic Sanctions (Democratic People’s Republic of Korea)  Order 2018 and the Economic Sanctions (Islamic Republic of Iran) Order  2018, made by Legal Notice No. 184 and 185 of 2018 respectively), for a specified period.

Please see the Financial Intelligence Unit’s Guidance note on the Extension of Expiration of Orders Made Under the Economic Sanctions Act, Chap. 81:05 for more information


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