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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Check ID

kyc.pep_screening_check_v2

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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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type
string
The type identifier for the response. Will be “PEPScreeningCheckResult”.
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verified_pep_hits
array | null
List of verified PEP matches found during screening.
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full_name
string | null
Full name of the PEP.
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pep_title
string | null
Official title or position of the PEP.
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pep_type
string | null
Category or type of PEP (e.g., Politician, Judge).
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pep_status
string | null
Current status of the PEP role (Active or Inactive).
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roles
array | null
List of positions or roles held by the PEP.
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name
string | null
Name of the role or position.
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country
string | null
Country where the role is/was held.
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start_date
string | null
Start date of the role (YYYY-MM-DD).
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end_date
string | null
End date of the role (YYYY-MM-DD).
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profile_review
object | null
Analysis of the match quality.
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match_rating
object | null
Assessment of the match strength.
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match
string | null
Match rating category (STRONG_MATCH, PARTIAL_MATCH, WEAK_MATCH, NO_MATCH, UNKNOWN).
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explanation
string | null
Explanation of the match rating.
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passed
boolean
Indicates whether the business passed the PEP screening. False if strong PEP matches are found.

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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