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Type the name you need to check

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We match it against global PEP records

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What we screen

PEP Class 1

Heads of state, ministers, senior politicians, supreme court judges and central bank officials.

PEP Class 2

Regional and local officials, senior civil servants and heads of state-owned enterprises.

Family members

Spouses, parents, children and siblings, who carry the same risk exposure under most regimes.

Close associates

Business partners and beneficial owners linked to a politically exposed person.

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Frequently asked questions

What is a politically exposed person?

A PEP is someone entrusted with a prominent public function. Their position brings a higher risk of bribery and corruption, so regulations require enhanced due diligence.

What is the difference between PEP Class 1 and Class 2?

Class 1 covers national-level figures such as heads of state and ministers. Class 2 covers regional and local officials and senior public servants.

Are family members treated as PEPs?

Most regimes extend PEP status to immediate family and close associates, because risk transfers through those relationships.

Is being a PEP a reason to refuse a customer?

No. PEP status is not a red flag on its own. It triggers enhanced due diligence and senior sign-off, not automatic rejection.

How long does someone remain a PEP?

Many regimes apply a risk-based approach for at least twelve months after the person leaves office, and longer where influence persists.