PEP Screening
Identify High-Risk Political Figures Before They Become Compliance Nightmares
deepidv's PEP screening identifies politically exposed persons, their family members, and close associates - helping you satisfy KYC/AML requirements and avoid regulatory penalties.
2.5M+
PEPs & Associates
Real-Time
Updates
Who We Identify
Complete politically exposed person identification across government and political sectors
Current & Former Government Officials
Heads of state, government ministers, senior politicians, legislators, judges, military leaders, central bank officials, and senior government executives. PEP status typically extends for 12-18 months after leaving office.
Political Party Leadership
Party chairs, senior party officials, campaign treasurers, and individuals with significant political party influence or control.
Government-Controlled Entities
Executives and board members of state-owned enterprises, sovereign wealth funds, government corporations, and public sector companies.
International Organization Officials
Senior officials from UN, World Bank, IMF, regional development banks, and other international governmental organizations.
Family Members
Immediate family including spouses, parents, children, and siblings of PEPs. Family relationships create indirect PEP exposure and heightened risk.
Close Associates
Business partners, joint venture participants, beneficial owners connected to PEPs, and individuals with known close personal or business relationships to PEPs.
PEP Screening Process
Real-time identification and risk assessment
Submit Customer Data
Provide customer name, date of birth, nationality, and location
Search Global PEP Database
Match against 2.5M+ politically exposed persons across 240+ countries
Assess Risk Level
Categorize matched individuals by risk level (high/medium/low)
Trigger Enhanced Due Diligence
Flag matches for required KYC/AML enhanced review and documentation
Why PEP Screening Matters
Regulatory Compliance
- Required under Bank Secrecy Act, PATRIOT Act, FinCEN guidance, FATF recommendations, and EU AML directives
- Non-compliance means penalties, enforcement actions, and license risks
Enhanced Due Diligence Triggers
- Identifying PEPs triggers EDD requirements
- Source of wealth verification
- Source of funds documentation
- Ongoing monitoring and heightened transaction scrutiny
Money Laundering Risk
- PEPs have access to public funds and may abuse positions for personal enrichment
- They're attractive targets for bribery and corruption
- Screening catches these high-risk individuals
Reputational Protection
- Doing business with corrupt officials, even unknowingly, creates reputational damage
- Media scrutiny and customer trust issues
- PEP screening protects your brand
Sanctions Compliance
- Many PEPs are also on sanctions lists due to corruption, human rights violations, or government positions
- Combined PEP and sanctions screening prevents prohibited transactions
Risk Assessment Accuracy
- Continuous updates ensure you maintain accurate risk assessments as officials gain or lose PEP status
Risk-Based Assessment
PEP Risk Levels
Not all PEPs carry equal risk. We categorize by jurisdiction and position.
High Risk
Foreign PEPs from high-corruption jurisdictions, current senior government officials, individuals with direct access to state funds. Require maximum enhanced due diligence.
Maximum EDD required
Medium Risk
Domestic PEPs, lower-level government officials, PEPs from low-corruption countries, former PEPs within cooling-off period. Moderate due diligence requirements.
Moderate due diligence
Low Risk
PEP family members or associates without direct government involvement, junior officials, expired PEPs beyond cooling-off periods. Standard due diligence applies.
Standard due diligence
Use Cases Across Financial Services
PEP screening is essential across banking, FinTech, and high-value transactions
Banking & Financial Services
KYC/AML compliance for account opening, transaction monitoring triggers, enhanced due diligence workflows. Prevent sanctions violations and regulatory fines.
FinTech & Digital Banking
Automated customer screening during onboarding, risk-based account tiering, real-time PEP status updates for existing customers.
Wealth Management & Private Banking
High-net-worth client screening, source of wealth verification requirements, ongoing monitoring of relationship managers and beneficial owners.
Real Estate
High-value property transaction screening, beneficial ownership verification, PEP identification in commercial transactions.
Gaming & Gambling
Regulatory compliance for high-stakes players, source of funds verification, enhanced monitoring for politically exposed players.
Cryptocurrency & Digital Assets
Enhanced KYC for high-risk jurisdictions and politically exposed persons, sanctions-compliant wallet verification.
240+ Countries & 2.5M+ PEPs
Complete politically exposed person database with real-time updates
Domestic PEPs
Within-country political figures who may pose corruption or money laundering risks based on position and influence.
Foreign PEPs
Officials from other countries, particularly those from high-risk jurisdictions with elevated corruption concerns.
Continuous Updates
Database updated continuously as officials take office, leave positions, or acquire/lose PEP status. Real-time alerts when customer status changes.
Multi-Source Verification
PEP database compiled from government records, international organization rosters, political party registries, and reputable media sources.
Choose Your Screening Approach
Initial Screening vs Continuous Monitoring
One-time screening or ongoing PEP status tracking
Initial PEP Screening
- Customer onboarding screening
- Identify current PEPs in database
- Risk level categorization
- Enhanced due diligence triggers
- Compliance documentation
- Single point-in-time assessment
Continuous PEP Monitoring
- Ongoing customer relationship monitoring
- Alert when customers gain PEP status
- Real-time PEP database updates
- Sanctions list cross-reference
- Automatic due diligence recalculation
- Maintain accurate risk profiles
PEP + Sanctions + Adverse Media
Combined screening for comprehensive AML/CFT compliance
PEP Screening
Identifies politically exposed persons, family members, and close associates. Triggers enhanced due diligence requirements.
Sanctions Screening
Checks against OFAC, EU, UN, and other sanctions lists. Many PEPs are sanctioned due to corruption or government positions.
Adverse Media Monitoring
Reveals corruption allegations, financial crimes, and news coverage against PEPs that increase risk levels and require additional investigation.
Global PEP Database Coverage
Our PEP database covers 240+ countries and territories with over 2.5 million politically exposed persons, family members, and close associates. Updated continuously as officials take office, leave positions, or acquire/lose PEP status.
2.5M+ PEPs & Associates
2.5+ million PEPs, family members, and associates.
240+ Countries
240+ countries and territories covered.
Government Records
Government records and official rosters.
International Organizations
International organization officials (UN, World Bank, IMF).
Political Party Leadership
Political party leadership and officials.
State-Owned Enterprises
State-owned enterprise executives.
Real-Time Updates
Real-time updates on appointment/resignation.
Cooling-Off Tracking
Cooling-off period tracking for former officials.
Regulatory Compliance Framework
Meets international AML/CFT and KYC requirements
Bank Secrecy Act (BSA)
Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) compliance.
USA PATRIOT Act
USA PATRIOT Act requirements.
FinCEN Guidance
FinCEN guidance adherence.
FATF Recommendations
FATF (Financial Action Task Force) recommendations.
EU AML Directives
EU Anti-Money Laundering Directives.
Risk-Based Due Diligence
Risk-based customer due diligence.
Enhanced Due Diligence
Enhanced due diligence (EDD) workflows.
Transaction Monitoring
Transaction monitoring integration.
PEP Screening in Your Workflows
Integrate into customer onboarding, transaction monitoring, and ongoing compliance
Customer Onboarding
Screen all new customers during KYC process. Flag PEPs for enhanced due diligence before account activation.
Ongoing Monitoring
Continuous screening of existing customers. Alert when PEP status changes or new sanctions appear.
Transaction Monitoring
Route PEP transactions through enhanced scrutiny workflows. Apply PEP risk level to transaction thresholds and approval requirements.
Trusted & Certified
SOC 2 Type II
Audited security controls for data protection
GDPR Compliant
Full compliance with EU data privacy regulations
ISO 27001
International standard for information security
DIACC Member
Digital ID & Authentication Council of Canada
Ship Verification in Hours, Not Weeks
Our SDK gives you pre-built UI components, server-side libraries, and a sandbox environment so you can go from zero to live verification in a single sprint.
import { DeepIDV } from '@deepidv/sdk';
const client = new DeepIDV({
apiKey: process.env.DEEPIDV_API_KEY,
});
const verification = await client.verify({
type: 'identity',
checks: ['id-document', 'liveness', 'face-match'],
webhookUrl: 'https://yourapp.com/webhooks',
});
// verification.url → send to your user
// verification.id → track the sessionClient SDKs
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Server SDKs
Node.js, Python, and Go libraries to manage verifications, retrieve results, and configure workflows programmatically.
Sandbox Environment
Full-featured test environment with simulated ID documents, mock biometrics, and instant webhook delivery for rapid development.
Modular Architecture
Pick only the modules you need — ID verification, liveness, e-signatures, document management — and compose custom flows.
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