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Global database check

Screen candidates against global watchlists and sanctions

International watchlist screening including UN sanctions, OFAC lists, Interpol records, and other global security databases.

UN & OFAC coverage Real-time updates 200+ countries

What the global database check covers

One check across sanctions lists, watchlists, PEP databases, and more.

UN sanctions

Screen against United Nations sanctions and embargo lists.

OFAC & US lists

Check OFAC, US Treasury lists, and other regulatory databases.

Interpol & law enforcement

Tap into Interpol and related criminal intelligence sources.

PEP screening

Identify Politically Exposed Persons and high-risk public officials.

Global watchlists

Search across international security and enforcement watchlists.

Regional databases

Extend coverage with regional lists and country-specific datasets.

How global screening works

Standardised steps from candidate data to a risk-ready report.

1

Capture identity details

Candidate name, date of birth, nationality, and other identifiers feed the screening.

  • Structured data capture
  • Support for multiple name formats
  • Configurable matching rules
2

Run multi-list screening

Search across sanctions, PEP, law enforcement, and other global databases in one go.

  • UN and OFAC coverage
  • Interpol and international watchlists
  • Configurable list selection per client
3

Review matches and report

Potential matches are reviewed, false positives resolved, and a clear outcome generated.

  • Risk-based match scoring
  • Audit trail for decisions
  • PDF and API-ready outputs

Databases we screen

Curated global lists for high-confidence decisions.

Sanctions & embargoes

  • UN sanctions lists
  • OFAC and US Treasury lists
  • International embargo databases
  • Regional sanctions lists

Law enforcement & security

  • Interpol databases
  • National security lists
  • International watchlists
  • Enforcement agency alerts

PEP & reputational

  • Politically Exposed Persons lists
  • Adverse media sources
  • Regulatory enforcement actions
  • Reputational risk databases

Regional & local

  • Country-specific lists
  • Industry-specific watchlists
  • Special interest categories
  • Custom lists on request

Where global checks are essential

Industries and teams that rely on sanctions and watchlist screening.

Financial services

Banks, NBFCs, and fintechs needing AML and KYC-aligned screening.

Aviation & travel

Airlines and travel businesses with heightened security requirements.

Shipping & logistics

Maritime and logistics firms dealing with cross-border operations.

Government & defence

Public sector and defence contractors with strict compliance needs.

Technical specs

APIs and workflows tuned for compliance teams.

Turnaround time

  • Standard: 24–48 hours
  • Express: 4–8 hours
  • Real-time: instant hits for many sources
  • Bulk screening: 2–3 days

Coverage

  • 200+ countries
  • Dozens of core databases
  • Multi-language support
  • Regional list add-ons

Security

  • Encrypted data in transit and at rest
  • Strict access controls
  • Compliance-ready logging
  • Integration with your risk stack

Accuracy

  • High-precision matching algorithms
  • Real-time list updates
  • False-positive reduction techniques
  • Clear match explanation fields

Related checks

Combine global screening with identity and criminal record checks.

Make sanctions and watchlist checks routine

Bake global database screening into every background check, or only for sensitive roles.

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