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  Update to UK Sanctions List: ISIL (Da’esh) and Al-Qaida Regime

  UK Government

  September 7, 2026

  Today, Monday 7 September, the UK Government has varied the designations of an individual under the ISIL (Da’esh) and Al-Qaeda Sanctions Regime. This reflects the updates to this listing made on 4 September by the UN Security Council Sanctions Committee pursuant to resolutions 1267 (1999), 1989 (2011) and 2253 (2015).

  Name:	UN ID:	Unique ID:
  Abubakar SWALLEH	QDi.436	AQD0388

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  Europol celebrates the International Day of Police Cooperation

  Europol

  September 7, 2026

  On 7 September, Europol is marking the International Day of Police Cooperation together with its partners to recognise the central role our network plays in tackling the most serious threats against the EU’s internal security. Connecting investigators, expertise, and information across national boundaries is at the heart of Europol. When those connections are strong, law enforcement is better equipped to respond to the threats that cross borders. The International Day of Police Cooperation recognises the vital role this cooperation plays in preventing and combating crime.

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  Scam alert related to banks

  HKMA

  September 7, 2026

  The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) wishes to alert members of the public to the press releases issued by the banks listed below relating to fraudulent websites, internet banking login screens, phishing emails or other scams, which have been reported to the HKMA.  Hyperlinks to the press releases are available on the HKMA website.  

  Bank	Type of Scam
  The Bank of East Asia, Limited	Fraudulent website and internet banking login screen
  Shanghai Commercial Bank Limited	Fraudulent website and internet banking login screen
  Chong Hing Bank Limited	Fraudulent websites and internet banking login screens
  Chiyu Banking Corporation Limited	Fraudulent websites and internet banking login screens
  Bank Julius Baer & Co. Ltd.	Fraudulent websites