IT Forensics · OSINT
Conducting technical checks on politically exposed persons (PEPs) using OSINT – carrying out forensic investigations into publicly available information on PEPs
In the context of compliance audits, it is often relevant to determine whether a business relationship exists with a politically exposed person, as this entails enhanced due diligence obligations.
As part of existing compliance checks, we carry out a structured review of publicly available information regarding the PEP status of a relevant individual.
Why LanCologne?
Since its foundation, LanCologne has specialised in professional IT forensics. Our staff have decades of experience in the field of information technology and assist companies, solicitors, private individuals and, on a regular basis, the courts in the technical investigation of complex digital matters.
Our OSINT investigations are always carried out as a complementary component to existing IT forensic, legal or internal corporate enquiries. Every step of the investigation and every piece of digital evidence found is documented and, where technically possible, archived to ensure traceability even if the original online content is subsequently altered or deleted.
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We investigate publicly available sources relating to a relevant individual for any indications of PEP status and document the results in a manner that is forensically verifiable.
Typical areas of application
This is how a PEP search works
Publicly available sources such as press articles, registers and official directories are searched in a structured manner for references to political offices or roles held by the person in question; any findings are documented.
Why is PEP research relevant to forensic investigations?
A documented PEP status triggers enhanced due diligence obligations in the context of business relationships, in accordance with the relevant regulations.
Documentation of the research that is verifiable from a forensic perspective helps to demonstrate compliance with these due diligence obligations.
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Do you require a professional OSINT investigation into „Politically Exposed Persons (PEPs): Technical verification based on OSINT"? LanCologne can assist you with the transparent, documented analysis of publicly available digital sources to complement your IT forensic, legal or internal corporate enquiries.
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