TITLE-BO-002Critical Risk
beneficial ownership
Red Flag
PEP or close family member is listed as a beneficial owner of the purchasing entity, with funds sourced from a country with high corruption indices and no legitimate business justification.
Industry
Title & Escrow Companies
Transaction Type
other
Customer Type
PEP
Category
Regulatory Source
Document:Kleptocracy Advisory
Type:FinCEN Advisory
CFR Citation:31 CFR §1010.230
SAR Category:PEP concern
FinCEN Key Term:PEP Beneficial Owner
Last Verified:2026-04-15
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