How it works
Didit's AML Screening provides real-time risk detection by screening users against global watchlists and databases. The solution combines advanced data matching with AI-powered risk assessment to ensure regulatory compliance while maintaining a smooth user experience.

Key Features
1. Comprehensive Data Extraction
- Accurate Extraction: Extract data from user-provided information or identity documents using advanced OCR technology.
- Fuzzy Logic: Account for name variations and misspellings to ensure comprehensive data capture.
2. Extensive Watchlist Coverage
Screen against multiple categories including:
- Sanctions Lists: From government and international bodies.
- Politically Exposed Persons (PEPs): Individuals with prominent public functions.
- Criminal Records: Including global and local criminal databases.
- Adverse Media Mentions: News articles and reports on financial crimes and other risks.
- Custom Watchlists: Configurable based on specific client requirements.
3. Advanced Matching Algorithms
- Fuzzy Matching: Catch slight variations in names or details to ensure accurate matching.
- Multiple Data Points: Utilize name, date of birth, nationality, and other identifiers for thorough screening.
4. Risk Categorization
Categorize matches into different risk levels:
- True Positive: Exact match on multiple data points, indicating a high risk.
- Potential Match: Partial match that requires further review to determine the risk level.
- False Positive: Match that can be confidently dismissed based on additional data.
- Unknown: Insufficient data to determine the risk level, requiring further investigation.
5. Detailed Adverse Media Screening
Screen against a wide range of adverse media categories, including:
- Financial Crimes: Money laundering, embezzlement, and more.
- Violent Crimes: Assault, murder, and related offenses.
- Terrorism: Involvement in or support for terrorist activities.
- Narcotics: Drug trafficking and related crimes.
- Fraud: Various types of fraud and deceptive practices.
- Regulatory Violations: Breaches of regulatory compliance requirements.
6. Customizable Screening Parameters
- Adjustable Sensitivity: Configure the screening sensitivity based on your organization's risk appetite.
- Customizable Watchlists: Select which watchlists and categories to include in the screening process to meet specific requirements.
Configurable Thresholds
You can customize security levels by setting different thresholds for AML scores. For example:

These thresholds can be adjusted based on your risk tolerance and security requirements.
How It Works
Our AML Screening process is designed to efficiently and effectively identify potential risks while minimizing delays for legitimate users.
Data Extraction
- The system extracts relevant information from either user-provided data or uploaded identity documents
- Advanced Optical Character Recognition (OCR) technology ensures accurate data extraction from documents
- Fuzzy logic is applied to account for name variations and misspellings
Watchlist Screening
- The extracted data is cross-checked against various global watchlists and databases, including:
- Sanctions Lists: Compiled from government and international bodies
- Politically Exposed Persons (PEPs): Identifying individuals with prominent public functions
- Criminal Records: Including global and local criminal databases
- Adverse Media Mentions: News articles and media reports related to financial crimes
- Real-time updates ensure the watchlists and databases are current, reflecting the latest information
Risk Assessment
- Our AI evaluates the matches and categorizes them based on the level of risk
- The assessment considers multiple data points such as name, date of birth, nationality, and more
- Advanced matching algorithms employ fuzzy matching to catch slight variations in names or details
Result Generation and Handling
- A detailed report is created, highlighting any potential matches or risks
- The results are presented in an intuitive format through our dashboard, webhooks, or API
- Automatic decisioning can approve clear cases or flag high-risk individuals for review