Compliance
Politically exposed person
Someone holding a prominent public function, or a close associate or family member of one, who therefore carries a higher bribery and corruption risk. A PEP match does not mean refusing the customer. It means applying enhanced checks and recording why the account was accepted.
Where it belongs
Compliance
- Written in contracts as
- PEP
- Terms it sits beside
- Sanctions screening, Anti-money laundering, Source of wealth
Part of the Scalara iGaming glossary, written for operators choosing a platform.
What it means for an operator
The mistake in both directions is common: refusing every match, or waving them through because the name is famous. Regulators expect a documented decision and enhanced ongoing monitoring, not a reflex.
Screening happens through Sumsub on this platform, and the decision, its reasoning and the staff member behind it are recorded in the audit trail so the file can be reconstructed years later.
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