Identifier
Created
Classification
Origin
09STATE70271
2009-07-08 02:55:00
UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY
Secretary of State
Cable title:
Terrorism Finance: Request that Posts inform
how-toUNCLASSIFIED STATE 00070271 O P 080255Z JUL 09 FM SECSTATE WASHDC TO ALL DIPLOMATIC AND CONSULAR POSTS COLLECTIVE IMMEDIATE RUEHTRO/AMEMBASSY TRIPOLI IMMEDIATE 8199 INFO RUEHBS/USEU BRUSSELS PRIORITY RUCNDT/USMISSION USUN NEW YORK PRIORITY 6788 RUEATRS/DEPT OF TREASURY WASHINGTON DC PRIORITY
UNCLAS SECTION 01 OF 03 STATE 070271
SENSITIVE
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: EFIN KTFN PTER ETTC PHUM EAID PK
SUBJECT: Terrorism Finance: Request that Posts inform
Host Governments of UN AND USG Designation of Three
Pakistan-based Terrorists and USG Designation (only) of
one Pakistan-based Terrorist
UNCLAS SECTION 01 OF 03 STATE 070271
SENSITIVE
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: EFIN KTFN PTER ETTC PHUM EAID PK
SUBJECT: Terrorism Finance: Request that Posts inform
Host Governments of UN AND USG Designation of Three
Pakistan-based Terrorists and USG Designation (only) of
one Pakistan-based Terrorist
1. (U) This is an action request. See paragraph 4.
--------------
SUMMARY
--------------
2. (SBU) On Monday, June 29, the United Nations added the
following individuals to the consolidated list of
individuals and entities associated with Al-Qaeda and the
Taliban under the UN Security Council Resolution (UNSCR)
1267 sanctions regime: Arif Qasmani, Mohammad Yahya
Mujahid, and Fazeel-A-Tul Shaykh Abu Mohammed Ameen al-
Peshawari (aka Sheykh Aminullah). On July 1, the
Treasury Department announced the domestic designation of
Qasmani, Mujahid, and al-Peshawari under Executive Order
(E.O.) 13224 for supporting terrorism. The Treasury
Department also designated a fourth individual, Nasir
Javaid, under E.O. 13224. Javaid was not nominated or
listed under UNSCR 1267.
3. (U) E.O. 13224 blocks the assets of the designated
individual or entity within the United States or in the
possession or control of U.S. persons worldwide. The
E.O. also prohibits U.S. persons from engaging in any
transactions or dealings in such blocked property,
including making or receiving any contribution of funds,
goods or services to or for the benefit of designated
individuals or entities. End summary.
--------------
ACTION REQUEST
--------------
4. (SBU) Action request: At post's discretion, you may
inform host government that this UN and domestic
designation took place and supply the identifying and
background information in paragraph 5. Post may make
approaches to host government upon receipt of cable in
order to maximize chances that assets may be located and
frozen. Post should advise Department of any substantive
host country response and any steps taken by host
government, with replies slugged for EEB/ESC/TFS
(LSRECHT). Please use the terrorist finance tab KTFN and
"Terrorism Finance: UN and U.S. domestic designation of
the Qasmani, Mujahid, and al-Peshawari" in the subject
line. End Action Request.
--------------
OBJECTIVES
--------------
5. (U) Post may draw upon the following points:
-- Inform host government that the U.S. designated
Qasmani, Mujahid and al-Peshawari on July 1, 2009 under
Executive Order 13224, pursuant to our international
obligations under UNSCR 1267 and successor resolutions.
This domestic designation freezes any assets these
individuals may have under U.S. jurisdiction and
prohibits all financial and commercial transactions
between any U.S. person and these individuals.
-- Remind host government that it must undertake similar
measures to freeze the assets of these individuals,
impose a travel ban, and impose an arms embargo, as
required by UNSCR 1267 and successor resolutions for all
UN Member States.
-- Request that host government share with us any
blocking of assets or other actions undertaken by host
government.
--Inform host government that the U.S. also designated
Nasir Javaid, head of Lashkar e Tayyiba's military
training, under domestic authority only (under E.O.
13224.)
--The provisions of UNSCR 1373 require UN member
states to freeze terrorist assets without delay and to
prohibit their nationals or persons in their territories
from financing terrorism.
STATE 00070271 002 OF 003
SUBJECT: Terrorism Finance: Request that Posts inform
Host Governments of UN AND USG Designation of Three
Pakistan-based Terrorists and USG Designation (only)
-- We hope your government can undertake swift and
immediate measures similar to our own to freeze the
assets
of Nasir Javaid under host government's non-UN,
autonomous authorities.
-- For Islamabad and New Delhi only: Seek sharing of
information between host government and USG regarding the
activities of Qasmani, Mujahid, Javaid, and al-Peshawari.
-- Thank host government for cooperation between our
governments in this effort.
6. (U) Identifying and background information:
ARIF QASMANI
AKAs:
Muhammad Arif Qasmani
Muhammad 'Arif Qasmani
Mohammad Arif Qasmani
Qasmani Baba
Arif Umer
Memon Baba
Baba Ji
DOB: Circa 1944
Address: House Number 136, KDA Scheme No. 1, Tipu Sultan
Road, Karachi, Pakistan
Nationality: Pakistani
Arif Qasmani is the chief coordinator for Lashkar-e-
Tayyiba's (LeT) dealings with outside organizations and
has provided significant support for LeT terrorist
operations.
Qasmani has worked with LeT to facilitate other terrorist
attacks, to include the July 2006 train bombing in
Mumbai, India, and the February 2007 Samjota Express
bombing in Panipat, India. Qasmani utilized money that
he received from Dawood Ibrahim, an Indian crime figure
and terrorist supporter, to facilitate the July 2006
train bombing in Mumbai, India. Qasmani also conducted
fundraising activities on behalf of LeT in late 2005.
Arif Qasmani has also provided financial and other
support to al Qaida. As of late 2006, Qasmani provided
funding to al Qaida members and facilitated the return of
foreign fighters to their respective countries. Between
2004 and 2005, Qasmani provided al Qaida with supplies
and weapons and facilitated the movement of al Qaida
leaders in and out of Afghanistan. In return for
Qasmani's support, al Qaida provided Qasmani with
operatives to support the July 2006 train bombing in
Mumbai, India, and the February 2007 Samjota Express
bombing in Panipat, India. Qasmani also facilitated the
movement of al-Qaida personnel out of Afghanistan in
2001. In 2005, Qazsmani provided Taliban leaders with
safe haven and a means to smuggle personnel, equipment,
and weapons into Afghanistan.
MOHAMMED YAHYA MUJAHID
AKAs:
Mohammad Yahya Aziz
DOB: March 12, 1961
POB: Lahore, Punjab Province, Pakistan
National ID: Pakistan, 35404-1577309-9
Mohammed Yahya Mujahid is the head of the LeT media
department and has served as a LeT media spokesman since
at least mid-2001. In that capacity, Mujahid has issued
statements to the press on behalf of LeT on numerous
occasions, including after the December 2001 LET attacks
on the Indian Parliament, and following the November 2008
attacks in Mumbai, India. Mujahid's statements on behalf
of LeT have been reported by international news sources
such as BBC News, the New York Times, the International
Herald Tribune, and Asia Times Online. As of late 2007,
Mujahid was influential among the LeT central leadership.
FAZEEL-A-TUL SHAYKH ABU MOHAMMED AMEEN AL-PESHAWARI
AKAs:
Shaykh Aminullah
Sheik Aminullah
Abud Mohammad Aminulla Peshawari
Shaykh Aminullah al-Peshawari
Abu Mohammad Amin Beshawri
Abu Mohammad Shaykh Aminullah al-Bishauri
Shaykh Abu Mohammed Ameen al-Peshawari
DOB: Circa 1967
Alt. DOB: Circa 1961
STATE 00070271 003 OF 003
SUBJECT: Terrorism Finance: Request that Posts inform
Host Governments of UN AND USG Designation of Three
Pakistan-based Terrorists and USG Designation (only)
Alt. DOB: Circa 1973
POB: Konar Province, Afghanistan
Address: Ganj District, Peshawar, Pakistan
As of early 2008, Fazeel-A-Tul Shaykh Abu Mohammed Ameen
al-Peshawari (Ameen al Peshawari),the leader of the Ganj
Madrassah in Peshawar, Pakistan , was providing
assistance, including funding and recruits, to the al
Qaida network. He also provided funding, suicide vests,
and other resources to the Taliban. Ameen al-Peshawari
has actively facilitated the activities of anti-Coalition
militants operating in Afghanistan by raising money in
support of terrorist activities and began a campaign to
support militants in Pakistan. As of 2006, Ameen al-
Peshawari was providing monetary compensation to families
of fighters killed in Afghanistan and was involved in
anti-Coalition recruiting activities.
NASIR JAVAID
AKAs:
Naser Javed
Nasir Javed
Nasser Javid
Abu Ishmael
Haji Nasir Javed
Nasar Javed
Qari Naser Javed
DOB: Circa 1956
Alt. DOB: Circa 1958
Alt. DOB: Circa 1965
POB: Pakistan
FROM: Gujranwala, Punjab province, Pakistan
Address: Mansehra district, Northwest Frontier
Province, Pakistan
Nationality: Pakistani
Nasir Javaid is an LET official involved in LET
operations and has served as an LET commander in
Pakistan. From 2001 to at least 2008, Nasir Javaid was
also involved in LET military training. In mid-2001,
Javaid assumed command of an LET training center in
Pakistan.
7. (U) Web resources: The text of E.O. 13224 and the
list of designated individuals and groups are available
at: www.treas.gov/offices/enforcement/ofac. English
versions and translations of statements of case for
Qasmani, Mujahid, al-Peshawari, and Javaid into Arabic,
French, Russian and Spanish are available on EEB
Terrorism Finance's classified website
( HTTP://WWW.STATE.SGOV.GOV/E/EB/INDEX.CFM ).
Alternatively, click Bureaus and Offices, click E, then
EEB, then Terrorist Finance.
--------------
Point of Contact
--------------
8. (U) Embassy should report results of efforts by cable
to EEB/ESC/TFS: Linda Recht before July 15.
9. (U) On July 1, 2009, Treasury issued a press release
regarding the designation of Fazeel-A-Tul Shaykh Abud
Mohammed Ameen A-Peshawari, Arif Qasmani, Mohammed Yahya
Mujahid, and Nasir Javaid. It can be found via the
following hyperlink: www.treas.gov.press/releases/law-
enforcement.html. A translation of the press release
will be available on the EB Classified website under
terrorism finance in Arabic, Russian, French, and Spanish
by Friday, July 10, at the latest.
MINIMIZE CONSIDERED
CLINTON
SENSITIVE
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: EFIN KTFN PTER ETTC PHUM EAID PK
SUBJECT: Terrorism Finance: Request that Posts inform
Host Governments of UN AND USG Designation of Three
Pakistan-based Terrorists and USG Designation (only) of
one Pakistan-based Terrorist
1. (U) This is an action request. See paragraph 4.
--------------
SUMMARY
--------------
2. (SBU) On Monday, June 29, the United Nations added the
following individuals to the consolidated list of
individuals and entities associated with Al-Qaeda and the
Taliban under the UN Security Council Resolution (UNSCR)
1267 sanctions regime: Arif Qasmani, Mohammad Yahya
Mujahid, and Fazeel-A-Tul Shaykh Abu Mohammed Ameen al-
Peshawari (aka Sheykh Aminullah). On July 1, the
Treasury Department announced the domestic designation of
Qasmani, Mujahid, and al-Peshawari under Executive Order
(E.O.) 13224 for supporting terrorism. The Treasury
Department also designated a fourth individual, Nasir
Javaid, under E.O. 13224. Javaid was not nominated or
listed under UNSCR 1267.
3. (U) E.O. 13224 blocks the assets of the designated
individual or entity within the United States or in the
possession or control of U.S. persons worldwide. The
E.O. also prohibits U.S. persons from engaging in any
transactions or dealings in such blocked property,
including making or receiving any contribution of funds,
goods or services to or for the benefit of designated
individuals or entities. End summary.
--------------
ACTION REQUEST
--------------
4. (SBU) Action request: At post's discretion, you may
inform host government that this UN and domestic
designation took place and supply the identifying and
background information in paragraph 5. Post may make
approaches to host government upon receipt of cable in
order to maximize chances that assets may be located and
frozen. Post should advise Department of any substantive
host country response and any steps taken by host
government, with replies slugged for EEB/ESC/TFS
(LSRECHT). Please use the terrorist finance tab KTFN and
"Terrorism Finance: UN and U.S. domestic designation of
the Qasmani, Mujahid, and al-Peshawari" in the subject
line. End Action Request.
--------------
OBJECTIVES
--------------
5. (U) Post may draw upon the following points:
-- Inform host government that the U.S. designated
Qasmani, Mujahid and al-Peshawari on July 1, 2009 under
Executive Order 13224, pursuant to our international
obligations under UNSCR 1267 and successor resolutions.
This domestic designation freezes any assets these
individuals may have under U.S. jurisdiction and
prohibits all financial and commercial transactions
between any U.S. person and these individuals.
-- Remind host government that it must undertake similar
measures to freeze the assets of these individuals,
impose a travel ban, and impose an arms embargo, as
required by UNSCR 1267 and successor resolutions for all
UN Member States.
-- Request that host government share with us any
blocking of assets or other actions undertaken by host
government.
--Inform host government that the U.S. also designated
Nasir Javaid, head of Lashkar e Tayyiba's military
training, under domestic authority only (under E.O.
13224.)
--The provisions of UNSCR 1373 require UN member
states to freeze terrorist assets without delay and to
prohibit their nationals or persons in their territories
from financing terrorism.
STATE 00070271 002 OF 003
SUBJECT: Terrorism Finance: Request that Posts inform
Host Governments of UN AND USG Designation of Three
Pakistan-based Terrorists and USG Designation (only)
-- We hope your government can undertake swift and
immediate measures similar to our own to freeze the
assets
of Nasir Javaid under host government's non-UN,
autonomous authorities.
-- For Islamabad and New Delhi only: Seek sharing of
information between host government and USG regarding the
activities of Qasmani, Mujahid, Javaid, and al-Peshawari.
-- Thank host government for cooperation between our
governments in this effort.
6. (U) Identifying and background information:
ARIF QASMANI
AKAs:
Muhammad Arif Qasmani
Muhammad 'Arif Qasmani
Mohammad Arif Qasmani
Qasmani Baba
Arif Umer
Memon Baba
Baba Ji
DOB: Circa 1944
Address: House Number 136, KDA Scheme No. 1, Tipu Sultan
Road, Karachi, Pakistan
Nationality: Pakistani
Arif Qasmani is the chief coordinator for Lashkar-e-
Tayyiba's (LeT) dealings with outside organizations and
has provided significant support for LeT terrorist
operations.
Qasmani has worked with LeT to facilitate other terrorist
attacks, to include the July 2006 train bombing in
Mumbai, India, and the February 2007 Samjota Express
bombing in Panipat, India. Qasmani utilized money that
he received from Dawood Ibrahim, an Indian crime figure
and terrorist supporter, to facilitate the July 2006
train bombing in Mumbai, India. Qasmani also conducted
fundraising activities on behalf of LeT in late 2005.
Arif Qasmani has also provided financial and other
support to al Qaida. As of late 2006, Qasmani provided
funding to al Qaida members and facilitated the return of
foreign fighters to their respective countries. Between
2004 and 2005, Qasmani provided al Qaida with supplies
and weapons and facilitated the movement of al Qaida
leaders in and out of Afghanistan. In return for
Qasmani's support, al Qaida provided Qasmani with
operatives to support the July 2006 train bombing in
Mumbai, India, and the February 2007 Samjota Express
bombing in Panipat, India. Qasmani also facilitated the
movement of al-Qaida personnel out of Afghanistan in
2001. In 2005, Qazsmani provided Taliban leaders with
safe haven and a means to smuggle personnel, equipment,
and weapons into Afghanistan.
MOHAMMED YAHYA MUJAHID
AKAs:
Mohammad Yahya Aziz
DOB: March 12, 1961
POB: Lahore, Punjab Province, Pakistan
National ID: Pakistan, 35404-1577309-9
Mohammed Yahya Mujahid is the head of the LeT media
department and has served as a LeT media spokesman since
at least mid-2001. In that capacity, Mujahid has issued
statements to the press on behalf of LeT on numerous
occasions, including after the December 2001 LET attacks
on the Indian Parliament, and following the November 2008
attacks in Mumbai, India. Mujahid's statements on behalf
of LeT have been reported by international news sources
such as BBC News, the New York Times, the International
Herald Tribune, and Asia Times Online. As of late 2007,
Mujahid was influential among the LeT central leadership.
FAZEEL-A-TUL SHAYKH ABU MOHAMMED AMEEN AL-PESHAWARI
AKAs:
Shaykh Aminullah
Sheik Aminullah
Abud Mohammad Aminulla Peshawari
Shaykh Aminullah al-Peshawari
Abu Mohammad Amin Beshawri
Abu Mohammad Shaykh Aminullah al-Bishauri
Shaykh Abu Mohammed Ameen al-Peshawari
DOB: Circa 1967
Alt. DOB: Circa 1961
STATE 00070271 003 OF 003
SUBJECT: Terrorism Finance: Request that Posts inform
Host Governments of UN AND USG Designation of Three
Pakistan-based Terrorists and USG Designation (only)
Alt. DOB: Circa 1973
POB: Konar Province, Afghanistan
Address: Ganj District, Peshawar, Pakistan
As of early 2008, Fazeel-A-Tul Shaykh Abu Mohammed Ameen
al-Peshawari (Ameen al Peshawari),the leader of the Ganj
Madrassah in Peshawar, Pakistan , was providing
assistance, including funding and recruits, to the al
Qaida network. He also provided funding, suicide vests,
and other resources to the Taliban. Ameen al-Peshawari
has actively facilitated the activities of anti-Coalition
militants operating in Afghanistan by raising money in
support of terrorist activities and began a campaign to
support militants in Pakistan. As of 2006, Ameen al-
Peshawari was providing monetary compensation to families
of fighters killed in Afghanistan and was involved in
anti-Coalition recruiting activities.
NASIR JAVAID
AKAs:
Naser Javed
Nasir Javed
Nasser Javid
Abu Ishmael
Haji Nasir Javed
Nasar Javed
Qari Naser Javed
DOB: Circa 1956
Alt. DOB: Circa 1958
Alt. DOB: Circa 1965
POB: Pakistan
FROM: Gujranwala, Punjab province, Pakistan
Address: Mansehra district, Northwest Frontier
Province, Pakistan
Nationality: Pakistani
Nasir Javaid is an LET official involved in LET
operations and has served as an LET commander in
Pakistan. From 2001 to at least 2008, Nasir Javaid was
also involved in LET military training. In mid-2001,
Javaid assumed command of an LET training center in
Pakistan.
7. (U) Web resources: The text of E.O. 13224 and the
list of designated individuals and groups are available
at: www.treas.gov/offices/enforcement/ofac. English
versions and translations of statements of case for
Qasmani, Mujahid, al-Peshawari, and Javaid into Arabic,
French, Russian and Spanish are available on EEB
Terrorism Finance's classified website
( HTTP://WWW.STATE.SGOV.GOV/E/EB/INDEX.CFM ).
Alternatively, click Bureaus and Offices, click E, then
EEB, then Terrorist Finance.
--------------
Point of Contact
--------------
8. (U) Embassy should report results of efforts by cable
to EEB/ESC/TFS: Linda Recht before July 15.
9. (U) On July 1, 2009, Treasury issued a press release
regarding the designation of Fazeel-A-Tul Shaykh Abud
Mohammed Ameen A-Peshawari, Arif Qasmani, Mohammed Yahya
Mujahid, and Nasir Javaid. It can be found via the
following hyperlink: www.treas.gov.press/releases/law-
enforcement.html. A translation of the press release
will be available on the EB Classified website under
terrorism finance in Arabic, Russian, French, and Spanish
by Friday, July 10, at the latest.
MINIMIZE CONSIDERED
CLINTON