PEP & Sanctions Check
A focused screening check for regulatory and reputational risk indicators.
Use this service when you need to understand whether an individual may appear on politically exposed person, sanctions, adverse media, law-enforcement or director-disqualification datasets.
At a glance
Businesses and professionals carrying out risk-based screening on an individual.
The individual's identifying details and the screening criteria requested in the purchase journey.
Timing depends on the information supplied and whether possible matches need review.
Evidence is submitted through a protected verification process.
Use the available outcome as part of your wider decision.
Contact us if you are unsure which check is appropriate.
How the check works
Enter the individual's details and screening criteria, pay securely, allow the screening to run, then download the report PDF.
Choose the check
Select the service that matches your purpose and provide the requested details.
Complete the journey
Where participation is required, the person follows the secure digital instructions and provides the requested evidence.
Review the result
Review the available outcome, investigate discrepancies and decide whether any further checks are needed.
What the check covers
The exact scope depends on the selected service and the information provided.
Included in this package
- Politically exposed persons
- Sanctions
- Adverse media
- Law enforcement
- Disqualified directors
- Former and linked PEPs
- Former sanctions
Before you start
Select this service, enter the requested individual details and continue to the secure purchase step.
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Who is this check for?
Businesses and professionals carrying out risk-based screening on an individual.
When might it be needed?
During onboarding, a periodic review, or before a higher-risk transaction or relationship.
What does it check?
Politically exposed persons, former and linked PEPs, sanctions and former sanctions, adverse media, law-enforcement records and disqualified directors.
What information will be required?
The individual's identifying details and the screening criteria requested in the purchase journey.
How long might it take?
Timing depends on the information supplied and whether possible matches need review.
What will the person being checked receive?
Where the selected check requires the person to participate, they will receive a secure email or digital link with instructions for completing the verification journey and providing any required evidence.
What happens after purchase?
The completed screening report can be downloaded as a PDF for review and record-keeping.
What are the limitations?
A potential match is not proof that the individual is the listed person or has committed wrongdoing. Results should be reviewed in context and possible matches resolved before a decision is made.