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The High Risk Country Check analyzes a business’s operational locations and customer base to identify potential geographic risks. This check helps ensure compliance with international regulations and sanctions by verifying the countries where a business operates and serves customers.

Request

Parameters

string
required
The name of the business to verify
string
The primary country where the business operates
string[]
List of countries where the business serves customers

Response

string
The type of the check result - “HighRiskCountryCheckResult”
boolean
Whether the check passed or failed
string
The verified primary country of operation
string[]
List of verified countries where the business serves customers

Example Response

Key Components

Geographic Risk Analysis

  • Evaluates business operation locations
  • Assesses customer base distribution
  • Analyzes cross-border activities

Risk Categories

Prohibited Countries

  • Countries under comprehensive sanctions
  • Non-cooperative jurisdictions
  • State sponsors of terrorism
  • Restricted markets

High Risk Countries

  • Countries with partial sanctions
  • Jurisdictions with weak AML controls
  • Regions with political instability
  • Areas with high financial crime rates

Standard Risk Countries

  • FATF member countries
  • Established financial markets
  • Strong regulatory frameworks
  • Stable political environments

Verification Process

  1. Analysis of business registration
  2. Review of operational presence
  3. Verification of customer locations
  4. Assessment of regulatory compliance
  5. Evaluation of geographic exposure