KUWAIT CITY, Dec 25: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced the inclusion of a non-Kuwaiti individual, identified only as (M.H.), convicted in the Al-Abdali cell case, on the national list of individuals subject to the decisions of the Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing Committee , reports Al-Seyassah daily. This decision was made in accordance with Ministerial Resolution No. 8/2025, which pertains to the Executive Regulations of the Committee for the Implementation of Security Council Resolutions, issued under Chapter VII of the United Nations Charter, and concerns combating terrorism and the financing of the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction. In a circular issued to companies and financial institutions, the ministry confirmed that the inclusion is based on Articles 21, 22, 23, and 24 of the Executive Regulations of the committee.

The ministry explained that Article 21 requires the freezing of all funds and economic resources owned or controlled by listed individuals, whether directly or indirectly, wholly or partially. This includes resources of those working for, on behalf of, or under the control of such individuals, as well as those designated under relevant Security Council resolutions. Article 22 extends the obligation to freeze assets to include any funds or economic resources derived from or resulting from the frozen assets. Article 23 prohibits providing or making available any funds or economic resources, or offering financial or related services, directly or indirectly, to listed individuals, whether inside Kuwait or by any Kuwaiti citizen abroad. Article 24 requires any entity implementing freezing measures to notify the relevant committee within 24 hours, providing full details of the actions taken, the value of the frozen funds or resources, and any other relevant information to aid verification and follow-up. Entities must cooperate with the relevant regulatory authorities to ensure the accuracy of the submitted data. The ministry stated that this measure refl ects Kuwait’s commitment to strengthening compliance with national legislation and international standards, thereby contributing to the protection of the financial and economic system and supporting international efforts to combat financial crimes and the financing of terrorism.