PEP Screening Check

The PEP screening check response payload contains a detailed analysis of potential matches between a business’s key personnel and politically exposed persons (PEPs). The check evaluates whether any individuals associated with the business hold or have held prominent public functions.

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Response Structure

{
  type: "PEPScreeningCheckResult";
  verified_pep_hits: Array<VerifiedHit> | null;
  passed: boolean;
}

type VerifiedHit = {
  full_name: string | null;
  pep_title: string | null;
  pep_type: string | null;
  pep_status: "Active" | "Inactive" | null;
  roles: Array<{
    name: string | null;
    country: string | null;
    start_date: string | null;  // YYYY-MM-DD
    end_date: string | null;    // YYYY-MM-DD
  }> | null;
  profile_review: {
    match_rating: {
      match: "STRONG_MATCH" | "PARTIAL_MATCH" | "WEAK_MATCH" | "NO_MATCH" | "UNKNOWN";
      explanation: string | null;
    } | null;
  } | null;
}

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Example Response

{
  "type": "PEPScreeningCheckResult",
  "verified_pep_hits": [
    {
      "full_name": "John G. Smith",
      "pep_title": "State Senator",
      "pep_type": "Politician",
      "pep_status": "Active",
      "roles": [
        {
          "name": "Senator",
          "country": "US",
          "start_date": "2020-01-01",
          "end_date": "2024-01-01"
        }
      ],
      "profile_review": {
        "match_rating": {
          "match": "STRONG_MATCH",
          "explanation": "Name, location, and role details match the individual's profile"
        }
      }
    }
  ],
  "passed": false
}

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Response Fields

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Key Components

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PEP Categories

The check evaluates different types of politically exposed persons:

1. Government Officials:

   • Heads of state
   • Ministers
   • Parliamentarians
   • Senior civil servants

2. Judicial Officials:

   • Judges
   • Prosecutors
   • High-ranking court officials

3. Military Officials:

   • Senior military officers
   • Defense officials
   • Intelligence leaders

4. State Enterprise Leaders:

   • Directors of state companies
   • Senior managers
   • Board members

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Match Analysis

The check evaluates matches based on multiple criteria:

1. Identity Matching:

   • Name comparison
   • Date of birth
   • Nationality
   • Location

2. Role Verification:

   • Position details
   • Jurisdiction
   • Time period
   • Authority level

3. Risk Assessment:

   • Current vs. historical roles
   • Level of authority
   • Geographic risk
   • Associated entities

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Verification Process

The check performs the following verifications:

1. Screens individual names against PEP databases
2. Verifies biographical information
3. Analyzes role and position details
4. Evaluates temporal relevance
5. Assesses relationship strength

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Match Ratings

The check categorizes matches into different levels:

1. Strong Match:

   • Multiple matching identifiers
   • Current role confirmation
   • Clear temporal overlap
   • Geographic consistency

2. Partial Match:

   • Some matching identifiers
   • Possible role connection
   • Partial temporal overlap
   • Related jurisdiction

3. Weak Match:

   • Limited matching data
   • Historical role only
   • Unclear temporal connection
   • Different jurisdiction