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Adverse media screening (negative news check)
Adverse media screening searches public news and reference sources for negative information about a person or company: corruption, fraud, money laundering, sanctions, arrests, convictions and investigations.
Sources used
- Recent news headlines with financial-crime keywords
- Wikipedia articles: sentences mentioning crimes, investigations or sanctions
- Named cases and scandals (e.g. Panama Papers) extracted from articles
- Wikidata convictions and charges
How to use the result
Three or more negative mentions raise the risk score. Open each source, check that it is about the same person or company, and document your conclusion. Old, resolved or unproven allegations should be weighed accordingly.
Frequently asked questions
What counts as adverse media?
Credible reports linking the person or company to financial crime, corruption, sanctions, terrorism, organised crime or serious misconduct.
Is adverse media screening required?
It is expected as part of risk-based customer due diligence and enhanced due diligence under FATF and EU AML rules.
Do you store my searches?
No. Names are not stored or logged.