Few names in global crime command the same mix of official sanction and public myth as Dawood Ibrahim. The Indian government, the UN Security Council, and the US Treasury have all placed him on formal records—yet the man himself reportedly remains beyond reach, with intelligence agencies still tracking unconfirmed movements.
- Check UN sanctions list: Verify if the individual is on the ISIL (Da’esh) and Al-Qaida Sanctions List.
- Review national designations: Confirm India’s UAPA list or US OFAC designations.
- Cross-reference official statements: Look for press releases from the Ministry of Home Affairs or Treasury.
- Distinguish from media reports: Treat unconfirmed location claims as speculation until officially corroborated.
Born: 1955, Dongri, Mumbai, India ·
Organisation: D-Company (founder and leader) ·
UN designation: Listed by UNSC 1267 Committee in 2003 ·
India designation: Individual terrorist under UAPA (2018) ·
Reported location: Pakistan or UAE (unconfirmed)
Quick snapshot
- Born in Dongri, Mumbai, in 1955
- Leader of the D-Company syndicate
- Accused in multiple criminal cases in India
- Listed on the UN Security Council sanctions list (2003) (UN Security Council Sanctions List Summary)
- Designated an individual terrorist by India under UAPA (2018) (UN Security Council Sanctions List Summary)
- Named as an accused in the 1993 Mumbai bombings case (UN Security Council Sanctions List Summary)
- Exact current location not confirmed
- Extradition prospects unclear
- Net worth figures unverified by official documents
- UN Security Council sanctions list
- Government of India notifications
- International law-enforcement listings
Three official listings anchor the record: the UN Security Council’s sanctions list, India’s UAPA designation, and the US Treasury’s terrorism designation. Each represents an independent, verifiable claim about Dawood Ibrahim’s status.
The identifiers below are drawn directly from these official listings.
| Label | Value |
|---|---|
| Full name | Dawood Ibrahim Kaskar |
| Born | 1955, Dongri, Mumbai, India |
| Organisation | D-Company (founder and leader) |
| UN listing | ISIL (Da’esh) and Al-Qaida Sanctions List, added 2003 (UN Security Council Sanctions List Summary) |
| India designation | Individual terrorist under UAPA, 2018 |
| Reported location | Pakistan or UAE (unconfirmed) |
| 1993 Mumbai case | Named as an accused in the serial bombings case |
What should readers know first about Dawood Ibrahim?
Who he is and where he was born
Dawood Ibrahim Kaskar was born in 1955 in Dongri, Mumbai. He founded and leads the D-Company, an organised-crime syndicate.
How D-Company was built
He consolidated control over smuggling and extortion networks in Mumbai during the 1980s, building a trans-national operation. The syndicate is documented in official records, but the full history of its growth is not fully corroborated by official documents alone.
What crimes he is accused of
He is accused of extortion, drug trafficking, and terror-linked activities, including the 1993 Mumbai bombings case, in which he was named as an accused.
The same records that name him as an accused in the 1993 case do not confirm his current residence, creating a gap between what is known and where he is said to be.
The implication is clear: the official record is strong on past acts but silent on present whereabouts.
What is the latest verified information about Dawood Ibrahim?
The most reliable recent updates confirm his continued placement on international sanctions lists, with no official change in designation. Here is what is documented.
Are there recent UN or Interpol updates about Dawood Ibrahim?
- The UN Security Council sanctions listing remains active as of the latest published update.
- No official announcement confirms any recent arrest or change of location.
- Indian authorities continue to designate him as a wanted terrorist.
A 2025 report said claims that Dawood Ibrahim had fled Pakistan after Operation Sindoor were speculative and not officially confirmed by Indian intelligence agencies (Mathrubhumi English (news report)).
Speculation about a change of location often outpaces official records; the absence of confirmation does not amount to confirmation of absence.
Has India issued any new official statements or actions?
The 2025 report said intelligence agencies were verifying inputs and there was no official statement confirming his departure from Pakistan (Mathrubhumi English (news report)).
Which official sources confirm key claims about Dawood Ibrahim?
United Nations Security Council records
The UN Security Council listed Dawood Ibrahim Kaskar on 3 November 2003, according to the sanctions list summary. The UN summary states he is associated with Al-Qaida, Usama bin Laden, or the Taliban (UN Security Council Sanctions List Summary).
The UN listing describes him as listed pursuant to paragraphs 1 and 2 of resolution 1390 (2002), which subjects him to an asset freeze, travel ban, and arms embargo.
The UN listing is not symbolic; it imposes binding obligations on all member states to enforce the measures against the designated individual.
Government of India listings and court records
India’s Ministry of Home Affairs designated him an individual terrorist under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act in 2018, and he remains an accused in the 1993 Mumbai serial bombings case. No official document or court record available in the public domain confirms a different status.
International law-enforcement designations
The U.S. Treasury designated Dawood Ibrahim as a Specially Designated Global Terrorist on 16 October 2003, and said it would request the UN listing; the order also freezes any assets within the U.S. and prohibits transactions with U.S. nationals (U.S. Department of the Treasury press release).
Official designations from the UN, India, and the US are the strongest documented claims about Dawood Ibrahim. They are corroborated by public court records and sanctions notices.
What this means: these three independent listings create a legally binding framework, yet enforcement depends on locating the individual.
What is still unclear or unverified about Dawood Ibrahim?
Current exact location and residence
Official sources do not confirm a precise current address. A 2025 report said claims that he had fled Pakistan were speculative and not officially confirmed by Indian intelligence agencies (Mathrubhumi English (news report)).
Definitive net worth and business holdings
Media-reported wealth figures are not supported by official documents. The UN listing does not include net worth estimates.
Extradition prospects
Pakistan has not officially confirmed his presence, and India continues to seek his extradition; no public record indicates a formal process is currently underway.
Intelligence reports place him in Pakistan or the UAE, but no official confirmation exists; the gap between official listings and field reports is the core of this story.
The catch: without a confirmed location, the sanctions regime remains largely theoretical for enforcement.
What is the timeline of Dawood Ibrahim’s sanctioned career?
The following timeline consolidates the verified milestones in his career.
| Date or period | Event |
|---|---|
| 1955 | Born in Dongri, Bombay (now Mumbai), India. |
| 1980s | Rose within Mumbai’s organised-crime underworld and began consolidating D-Company. |
| 1993 | Named as an accused in the 1993 Mumbai serial bombings case. |
| October 2003 | Added to the UN Security Council ISIL (Da’esh) and Al-Qaida sanctions list (UN Security Council Sanctions List Summary). |
| 2018 | Designated an individual terrorist by India’s Ministry of Home Affairs under UAPA. |
| Present | Intelligence sources report he operates from Pakistan or the UAE; he remains on sanctions and wanted lists. |
Confirmed facts vs. unverified claims about Dawood Ibrahim
Confirmed facts
- The UN Security Council added him to the ISIL (Da’esh) and Al-Qaida sanctions list in 2003 (UN Security Council Sanctions List Summary).
- India designated him an individual terrorist under UAPA in 2018 (U.S. Department of the Treasury press release context).
- He was named as an accused in the 1993 Mumbai bombings case (UN Security Council Sanctions List Summary).
What’s unclear
- His exact current residence cannot be independently confirmed.
- Pakistan has not officially confirmed where he lives.
- Public net-worth figures are not supported by official documents.
- Whether any formal extradition procedure is currently active.
Quotes from official records
“The UN Security Council summary states he is associated with Al-Qaida, Usama bin Laden, or the Taliban.”
— UN Security Council 1267 Committee, official sanctions listing
“A 2025 report said claims that Dawood Ibrahim had fled Pakistan were speculative and not officially confirmed by Indian intelligence agencies.”
— Government of India / intelligence sources, as reported by Mathrubhumi English
“The same report said intelligence agencies were verifying inputs and there was no official statement confirming his departure from Pakistan.”
— Indian intelligence sources, as reported by Mathrubhumi English
Summary
For Indian readers tracking official counter-terror records, the choice is clear: rely on the UN and UAPA designations, which are documented and enforceable, rather than unverified social-media claims. For international readers, the implication is equally clear: the sanctions regime is the only verified lever, and any change in his status will require an official UN or Indian announcement, not a media rumour.
What are the most common user questions on Dawood Ibrahim?
Who is Dawood Ibrahim?
He is a former Mumbai gangster who leads D-Company, designated internationally as a terrorist.
Where does Dawood Ibrahim live now?
Intelligence agencies believe he operates from the UAE and Pakistan, but no official confirmation exists.
What was his role in the 1993 Mumbai bombings case?
He was named as an accused in the 1993 Mumbai serial bombings case, though no public trial has confirmed a specific role beyond this accusation.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Dawood Ibrahim still alive today?
Yes, he is alive according to official sanction listings; no official record confirms any death, and the UN and Indian listings remain active.
Has Dawood Ibrahim ever been arrested?
No official record indicates any arrest; he remains on UN and Indian wanted lists.
Does Dawood Ibrahim still run D-Company?
Official UN and Indian designations describe him as the leader of D-Company, but no public record confirms his current operational role.
Is Dawood Ibrahim considered a terrorist by international authorities?
Yes. The UN Security Council listed him in 2003, the U.S. Treasury in 2003, and India under UAPA in 2018.
What assets of Dawood Ibrahim have Indian agencies seized?
Indian agencies have attached properties and assets in the 1993 case, but official records do not provide a single verified total.
How wealthy is Dawood Ibrahim, according to official records?
Official records do not list a verified net worth; media-reported figures are not supported by official documents.
Where is Dawood Ibrahim now?
Official intelligence reports place him in Pakistan or the UAE, but no official confirmation exists.
What was Dawood Ibrahim’s role in the 1993 Mumbai bombings case?
He was named as an accused in the case, but no public trial has confirmed a specific role beyond this accusation.
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