Political Exposed Person (PEP) Screening aims to identify individuals who currently exert or have recently exerted political influence. Such individuals pose an elevated risk of corruption, abuse of power, or involvement in financial crimes. This screening enables organizations to better address risks and comply with regulations such as AML/CFT.

Sources

Official PEP lists:

• Global lists of politically prominent individuals, such as government officials, parliamentarians, and diplomats.

Comply Advantage Database:

• Comprehensive data on individuals and entities, including those not only officially recognized as PEPs but also:
  • Associated with sanctioned parties.
  • Investigated for financial crimes, slavery, or human rights violations.
• Information on business and familial connections of PEPs.

Public sources:

• News articles, legal reports, and information from reliable media channels.

Adverse Media:

• Screening for negative coverage of political figures, such as corruption or scandals.

What is screened?

Screening for political influence:

• Individuals currently holding or recently having held prominent political positions, such as:
  • Heads of state and government leaders.
  • Ministers and state secretaries.
  • Senior military officials.
  • Diplomats or ambassadors.
  • Political figures at regional or local levels, depending on the risk.

Screening for business and personal connections:

• Immediate family members (e.g., spouses and children).
• Closely associated business partners.
• Individuals with indirect connections, such as through companies.

Screening for corruption risks:

• Detection of corruption, bribery, or abuse of power, particularly in countries with high risks of political instability.