Screen entities against sanctions,
watchlists, and criminal databases
ApifyForge helps compliance teams screen entities against OFAC, OpenSanctions, Interpol, and 40+ global watchlists by running batch checks through Apify actors. Best for KYC/AML onboarding and periodic rescreening of 100-10,000 entities. Less suitable as a replacement for real-time transaction monitoring. Costs $0.05 per entity per list.
The problem
Manual compliance screening means checking each entity against multiple databases: OFAC SDN list, EU sanctions, Interpol notices, PEP databases. Each check takes 5-10 minutes. Screening 100 entities takes a full day. Commercial compliance platforms charge $500-5,000/month.
The solution
Apify actors connect to public sanctions and watchlist databases. The AML Entity Screening actor runs checks across multiple lists in parallel. OFAC covers the US SDN list. OpenSanctions covers 40+ global watchlists. Interpol checks criminal databases. Run batch screenings and get structured risk assessments.
How it works
Prepare your entity list
Gather names, aliases, and nationalities of entities to screen — clients, vendors, partners, or transaction counterparties.
Run multi-list screening
Use the AML Entity Screening actor for comprehensive checks, or run OFAC, OpenSanctions, and Interpol individually.
Review matches
Each result includes match confidence, matched list, entity details, and reason for listing. Fuzzy name matching catches variations.
Document and report
Export screening results as compliance documentation. Schedule monthly rescreening to catch newly listed entities.
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AML Entity Screening — 13-Source Risk Scoring
Screen any person or company across 13 AML databases in parallel: OFAC, OpenSanctions, Interpol, FBI, FARA, FEC, OpenCorporates, GLEIF, FDIC, SEC, CFPB. Returns a 0-100 risk score with LOW/MEDIUM/HIGH/PROHIBITED tier and SAR filing guidance.
OFAC Sanctions List Search — SDN Screening with Fuzzy Matching
Search the US Treasury OFAC SDN sanctions list for KYC compliance screening. Screen individuals, entities, vessels & aircraft with fuzzy name matching. Filter by sanctions program and country. Returns aliases, IDs, addresses & direct OFAC links.
Global Sanctions & Watchlist Search
Search OFAC, EU, UN, UK sanctions lists and PEP databases for AML/KYC compliance screening. Screen individuals, companies, vessels via OpenSanctions API with fuzzy name matching.
Interpol Red, Yellow & UN Notice Search — Wanted & Missing Persons
Search Interpol Red, Yellow, and UN Security Council notices by name, nationality, age, sex, or charge keyword. Returns arrest warrants, charge translations, photos, and nationalities. Ideal for KYC/AML screening, investigations, and scheduled daily monitoring with diff mode.
What does it cost?
Screening 100 entities across 3 watchlists costs $5-15 in PPE charges. Monthly re-screening of 500 entities: $25-75. Compared to $500+/month for World-Check or Dow Jones.
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