Sanctions & PEP.

A Sanctions and PEP Check screens candidates against international databases of government and regulatory sanctions, as well as identifies any links to Politically Exposed Persons (PEPs). This check helps organisations mitigate legal and reputational risks by ensuring compliance with anti-money laundering (AML) and anti-corruption regulations.

The check includes a wide range of sanctions from over 30,000 sources worldwide, covering lists related to financial crimes, fraud, human rights violations, terrorism, and other regulatory breaches. This ensures a comprehensive view of any potential red flags tied to the candidate.

PEPs are individuals in prominent public positions, such as government officials, senior executives at state-owned enterprises, or members of high-ranking international organisations. PEPs carry additional risk due to their public status, influence, and access to resources, which can create opportunities for corruption or conflicts of interest.

Matches from the initial database search are carefully reviewed by trained analysts to verify relevance and accuracy, filtering out false positives, such as individuals with similar names but no actual connection to the candidate. This process ensures that only pertinent findings are reported.

Findings from a Sanctions and PEP Check do not automatically disqualify a candidate but are used to assess potential risks. Employers can review and consider the context of any flagged items in relation to the role's requirements, risk level, and compliance needs before making a final decision.

Typically, candidates are notified of this screening as part of a transparent hiring or vetting process. Disclosure of such checks helps ensure compliance with privacy laws and promotes trust in the organisation’s screening practices.