Data sources — Politically exposed persons

Politically exposed persons,
covered across the globe.

Search through Politically Exposed Persons and State-Owned Enterprises.

Data from 230+ geopolitical territories
PEP classification into 12 categories
Automated daily updates

Global coverage

PEP coverage by country

The dilisense PEP dataset covers politically exposed persons across the globe. Search your jurisdiction or jump to a region — the counter shows how many countries it holds.

EMEA (Europe, Middle East and Africa)

130 countries

France

PEPs from France covered

Top categories
Politicians
Embassy officials
Relatives & close associates
+ 10 more categories
Very high coverage

Spain

PEPs from Spain covered

Top categories
Politicians
Embassy officials
Other
+ 10 more categories
Very high coverage

Germany

PEPs from Germany covered

Top categories
Politicians
Embassy officials
Judges
+ 9 more categories
Very high coverage

United Kingdom

PEPs from United Kingdom covered

Top categories
SOE board members
Politicians
Judges
+ 9 more categories
Very high coverage

Italy

PEPs from Italy covered

Top categories
Politicians
Embassy officials
SOE board members
+ 10 more categories
Very high coverage

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  • Data from 230+ geopolitical territories
  • PEP classification into 12 categories
  • Automated daily updates

Norway

PEPs from Norway covered

Top categories
Politicians
Embassy officials
SOE board members
+ 9 more categories
Very high coverage

Russia

PEPs from Russia covered

Top categories
Politicians
Embassy officials
Military officials
+ 6 more categories
Very high coverage

Switzerland

PEPs from Switzerland covered

Top categories
Politicians
Embassy officials
Judges
+ 9 more categories
Very high coverage

Czech Republic

PEPs from Czech Republic covered

Top categories
Politicians
SOE board members
Embassy officials
+ 8 more categories
Very high coverage

Sweden

PEPs from Sweden covered

Top categories
Politicians
SOE board members
Embassy officials
+ 9 more categories
Very high coverage

Netherlands

PEPs from Netherlands covered

Top categories
Politicians
Embassy officials
Judges
+ 10 more categories
Very high coverage

Romania

PEPs from Romania covered

Top categories
Politicians
Embassy officials
Judges
+ 8 more categories
Very high coverage

Poland

PEPs from Poland covered

Top categories
Politicians
Embassy officials
SOE board members
+ 8 more categories
Very high coverage

Bulgaria

PEPs from Bulgaria covered

Top categories
Politicians
Embassy officials
SOE board members
+ 8 more categories
Very high coverage

Austria

PEPs from Austria covered

Top categories
Politicians
Embassy officials
Judges
+ 8 more categories
Very high coverage

Belgium

PEPs from Belgium covered

Top categories
Politicians
Embassy officials
Judges
+ 8 more categories
Very high coverage

South Africa

PEPs from South Africa covered

Top categories
Politicians
Agency officials
Judges
+ 8 more categories
Very high coverage

Portugal

PEPs from Portugal covered

Top categories
Politicians
State-owned enterprises
SOE board members
+ 9 more categories
Very high coverage

Denmark

PEPs from Denmark covered

Top categories
Politicians
SOE board members
Embassy officials
+ 8 more categories
Very high coverage

Finland

PEPs from Finland covered

Top categories
Politicians
SOE board members
Embassy officials
+ 9 more categories
Very high coverage

Ukraine

PEPs from Ukraine covered

Top categories
Politicians
Embassy officials
Judges
+ 8 more categories
Very high coverage

Luxembourg

PEPs from Luxembourg covered

Top categories
SOE board members
Politicians
Embassy officials
+ 10 more categories
Very high coverage

Slovenia

PEPs from Slovenia covered

Top categories
Politicians
Administration office executives
Embassy officials
+ 9 more categories
Very high coverage

Serbia

PEPs from Serbia covered

Top categories
Embassy officials
Politicians
Relatives & close associates
+ 7 more categories
Very high coverage

Estonia

PEPs from Estonia covered

Top categories
Politicians
Embassy officials
SOE board members
+ 10 more categories
Very high coverage

Mauritius

PEPs from Mauritius covered

Top categories
Politicians
Judges
Embassy officials
+ 1 more category
Very high coverage

Greece

PEPs from Greece covered

Top categories
Politicians
Embassy officials
SOE board members
+ 8 more categories
Very high coverage

Israel

PEPs from Israel covered

Top categories
Politicians
Military officials
Embassy officials
+ 8 more categories
Very high coverage

Hungary

PEPs from Hungary covered

Top categories
Politicians
Embassy officials
SOE board members
+ 8 more categories
Very high coverage

Ireland

PEPs from Ireland covered

Top categories
Politicians
Embassy officials
Relatives & close associates
+ 7 more categories
Very high coverage

Lithuania

PEPs from Lithuania covered

Top categories
Politicians
SOE board members
Embassy officials
+ 7 more categories
Very high coverage

Former USSR

PEPs from Former USSR covered

Top categories
Politicians
Embassy officials
Military officials
+ 3 more categories
Very high coverage

Croatia

PEPs from Croatia covered

Top categories
Politicians
Embassy officials
SOE board members
+ 11 more categories
Very high coverage

Uganda

PEPs from Uganda covered

Top categories
Politicians
Agency officials
Judges
+ 8 more categories
Very high coverage

Nigeria

PEPs from Nigeria covered

Top categories
Politicians
Judges
Embassy officials
+ 6 more categories
Very high coverage

Kenya

PEPs from Kenya covered

Top categories
Politicians
SOE board members
Agency officials
+ 9 more categories
Very high coverage

Cyprus

PEPs from Cyprus covered

Top categories
Politicians
Embassy officials
SOE board members
+ 9 more categories
Very high coverage

Latvia

PEPs from Latvia covered

Top categories
Politicians
Embassy officials
Relatives & close associates
+ 8 more categories
Very high coverage

Morocco

PEPs from Morocco covered

Top categories
Politicians
Embassy officials
SOE board members
+ 5 more categories
Very high coverage

Tanzania

PEPs from Tanzania covered

Top categories
Politicians
Agency officials
SOE board members
+ 7 more categories
Very high coverage

Iran

PEPs from Iran covered

Top categories
Politicians
Embassy officials
Military officials
+ 5 more categories
Very high coverage

Moldova

PEPs from Moldova covered

Top categories
Politicians
SOE board members
Embassy officials
+ 7 more categories
Very high coverage

Slovakia

PEPs from Slovakia covered

Top categories
Politicians
Embassy officials
SOE board members
+ 9 more categories
Very high coverage

Ghana

PEPs from Ghana covered

Top categories
Politicians
Judges
Embassy officials
+ 5 more categories
Very high coverage

Iraq

PEPs from Iraq covered

Top categories
Politicians
Embassy officials
Judges
+ 5 more categories
Very high coverage

Malta

PEPs from Malta covered

Top categories
Embassy officials
Politicians
SOE board members
+ 10 more categories
Very high coverage

Iceland

PEPs from Iceland covered

Top categories
Embassy officials
Politicians
Judges
+ 9 more categories
Very high coverage

Egypt

PEPs from Egypt covered

Top categories
Politicians
Embassy officials
Military officials
+ 7 more categories
Very high coverage

Former Democratic Republic of Germany

PEPs from Former Democratic Republic of Germany covered

Top categories
Politicians
Embassy officials
Relatives & close associates
+ 2 more categories
Very high coverage

Saudi Arabia

PEPs from Saudi Arabia covered

Top categories
Politicians
Agency officials
Embassy officials
+ 7 more categories
Very high coverage

Belarus

PEPs from Belarus covered

Top categories
Politicians
Embassy officials
Military officials
+ 3 more categories
Very high coverage

Algeria

PEPs from Algeria covered

Top categories
Politicians
Embassy officials
Judges
+ 5 more categories
Very high coverage

Senegal

PEPs from Senegal covered

Top categories
Politicians
Embassy officials
Executive auditors
+ 4 more categories
Very high coverage

DR Congo

PEPs from DR Congo covered

Top categories
Politicians
Embassy officials
Relatives & close associates
+ 2 more categories
Very high coverage

Georgia

PEPs from Georgia covered

Top categories
Politicians
Embassy officials
Relatives & close associates
+ 6 more categories
Very high coverage

Jordan

PEPs from Jordan covered

Top categories
Politicians
Agency officials
Embassy officials
+ 7 more categories
Very high coverage

Rwanda

PEPs from Rwanda covered

Top categories
Politicians
Embassy officials
Agency officials
+ 7 more categories
Very high coverage

Oman

PEPs from Oman covered

Top categories
Politicians
Embassy officials
Agency officials
+ 7 more categories
Very high coverage

European Union

PEPs from European Union covered

Top categories
International organization officials
Embassy officials
Central bank board members
+ 1 more category
Very high coverage

Lebanon

PEPs from Lebanon covered

Top categories
Politicians
Embassy officials
Military officials
+ 6 more categories
High coverage

Angola

PEPs from Angola covered

Top categories
Politicians
Embassy officials
Judges
+ 2 more categories
High coverage

Yemen

PEPs from Yemen covered

Top categories
Politicians
Embassy officials
Military officials
+ 7 more categories
High coverage

Tunisia

PEPs from Tunisia covered

Top categories
Politicians
Embassy officials
SOE board members
+ 5 more categories
High coverage

Bahrain

PEPs from Bahrain covered

Top categories
Embassy officials
Politicians
International organization officials
+ 7 more categories
High coverage

Armenia

PEPs from Armenia covered

Top categories
Politicians
Embassy officials
Relatives & close associates
+ 3 more categories
High coverage

Côte d'Ivoire

PEPs from Côte d'Ivoire covered

Top categories
Politicians
Embassy officials
Judges
+ 4 more categories
High coverage

Albania

PEPs from Albania covered

Top categories
Politicians
Embassy officials
Relatives & close associates
+ 6 more categories
High coverage

Qatar

PEPs from Qatar covered

Top categories
Politicians
Embassy officials
SOE board members
+ 7 more categories
High coverage

Cameroon

PEPs from Cameroon covered

Top categories
Politicians
Embassy officials
Judges
+ 5 more categories
High coverage

North Macedonia

PEPs from North Macedonia covered

Top categories
Politicians
Embassy officials
Prosecution officials
+ 6 more categories
High coverage

Kuwait

PEPs from Kuwait covered

Top categories
Politicians
Embassy officials
Agency officials
+ 7 more categories
High coverage

Liechtenstein

PEPs from Liechtenstein covered

Top categories
Politicians
Judges
Agency officials
+ 6 more categories
High coverage

Palestine

PEPs from Palestine covered

Top categories
Politicians
Embassy officials
Relatives & close associates
+ 2 more categories
High coverage

United Arab Emirates

PEPs from United Arab Emirates covered

Top categories
Politicians
Embassy officials
Agency officials
+ 6 more categories
High coverage

Congo

PEPs from Congo covered

Top categories
Politicians
Embassy officials
Judges
+ 3 more categories
High coverage

Somalia

PEPs from Somalia covered

Top categories
Politicians
Embassy officials
Military officials
+ 2 more categories
High coverage

Mozambique

PEPs from Mozambique covered

Top categories
Politicians
Embassy officials
Judges
+ 2 more categories
High coverage

Montenegro

PEPs from Montenegro covered

Top categories
Politicians
Embassy officials
Agency officials
+ 7 more categories
High coverage

Equatorial Guinea

PEPs from Equatorial Guinea covered

Top categories
Politicians
Embassy officials
Relatives & close associates
+ 1 more category

Gambia

PEPs from Gambia covered

Top categories
Politicians
Embassy officials
Judges
+ 3 more categories

Libya

PEPs from Libya covered

Top categories
Politicians
Embassy officials
Central bank board members
+ 5 more categories

Zambia

PEPs from Zambia covered

Top categories
Politicians
Embassy officials
Judges
+ 3 more categories

South Sudan

PEPs from South Sudan covered

Top categories
Politicians
Embassy officials
Relatives & close associates
+ 1 more category

Namibia

PEPs from Namibia covered

Top categories
Politicians
Embassy officials
Relatives & close associates
+ 3 more categories

Bosnia and Herzegovina

PEPs from Bosnia and Herzegovina covered

Top categories
Politicians
Embassy officials
Central bank board members
+ 5 more categories

Kosovo

PEPs from Kosovo covered

Top categories
Politicians
Embassy officials
Judges
+ 3 more categories

San Marino

PEPs from San Marino covered

Top categories
Politicians
Embassy officials
Central bank board members
+ 3 more categories

Mali

PEPs from Mali covered

Top categories
Politicians
Embassy officials
Military officials
+ 3 more categories

Zimbabwe

PEPs from Zimbabwe covered

Top categories
Politicians
Embassy officials
Relatives & close associates
+ 2 more categories

Sierra Leone

PEPs from Sierra Leone covered

Top categories
Politicians
Embassy officials
Judges
+ 4 more categories

Guinea

PEPs from Guinea covered

Top categories
Politicians
Embassy officials
Relatives & close associates
+ 2 more categories

Vatican City

PEPs from Vatican City covered

Top categories
Embassy officials
Politicians
Executive auditors
+ 1 more category

Togo

PEPs from Togo covered

Top categories
Politicians
Embassy officials
Relatives & close associates
+ 2 more categories

Burkina Faso

PEPs from Burkina Faso covered

Top categories
Politicians
Embassy officials
Military officials
+ 2 more categories

Benin

PEPs from Benin covered

Top categories
Politicians
Embassy officials
Judges
+ 3 more categories

Syria

PEPs from Syria covered

Top categories
Politicians
Embassy officials
Relatives & close associates
+ 3 more categories

Chad

PEPs from Chad covered

Top categories
Politicians
Embassy officials
Military officials
+ 1 more category

Gabon

PEPs from Gabon covered

Top categories
Politicians
Embassy officials
Relatives & close associates

Ethiopia

PEPs from Ethiopia covered

Top categories
Politicians
Embassy officials
Relatives & close associates
+ 3 more categories

Lesotho

PEPs from Lesotho covered

Top categories
Politicians
Embassy officials
Relatives & close associates
+ 2 more categories

Burundi

PEPs from Burundi covered

Top categories
Politicians
Embassy officials
Relatives & close associates
+ 3 more categories

Andorra

PEPs from Andorra covered

Top categories
Politicians
Embassy officials
Judges
+ 5 more categories

Monaco

PEPs from Monaco covered

Top categories
Politicians
Embassy officials
Judges
+ 5 more categories

Malawi

PEPs from Malawi covered

Top categories
Politicians
Embassy officials
Judges
+ 2 more categories

Mauritania

PEPs from Mauritania covered

Top categories
Politicians
Embassy officials
Judges
+ 4 more categories

Niger

PEPs from Niger covered

Top categories
Politicians
Embassy officials
Military officials
+ 3 more categories

Madagascar

PEPs from Madagascar covered

Top categories
Politicians
Embassy officials
Relatives & close associates
+ 2 more categories

Faroe Islands

PEPs from Faroe Islands covered

Top categories
Politicians
SOE board members
Embassy officials
+ 3 more categories

Central African Republic

PEPs from Central African Republic covered

Top categories
Politicians
Embassy officials
Relatives & close associates
+ 1 more category

Liberia

PEPs from Liberia covered

Top categories
Politicians
Embassy officials
Judges
+ 2 more categories

Eswatini

PEPs from Eswatini covered

Top categories
Politicians
Embassy officials
Relatives & close associates
+ 1 more category

Seychelles

PEPs from Seychelles covered

Top categories
Politicians
Embassy officials
Judges
+ 1 more category

Sao Tome and Principe

PEPs from Sao Tome and Principe covered

Top categories
Politicians
Embassy officials
Relatives & close associates
+ 1 more category

Sudan

PEPs from Sudan covered

Top categories
Politicians
Embassy officials
Relatives & close associates
+ 2 more categories

Isle of Man

PEPs from Isle of Man covered

Top categories
Politicians
Central bank board members
Judges
+ 2 more categories

Cape Verde

PEPs from Cape Verde covered

Top categories
Politicians
Embassy officials
Judges
+ 1 more category

Greenland

PEPs from Greenland covered

Top categories
Politicians
Other
Embassy officials

Guinea-Bissau

PEPs from Guinea-Bissau covered

Top categories
Politicians
Embassy officials
Military officials
+ 1 more category

Djibouti

PEPs from Djibouti covered

Top categories
Politicians
Embassy officials
International organization officials
+ 1 more category

Botswana

PEPs from Botswana covered

Top categories
Politicians
Embassy officials
Relatives & close associates
+ 2 more categories

Comoros

PEPs from Comoros covered

Top categories
Politicians
Embassy officials
International organization officials

Eritrea

PEPs from Eritrea covered

Top categories
Politicians
Embassy officials

Jersey

PEPs from Jersey covered

Top categories
Politicians
Embassy officials
Executive auditors

Åland Islands

PEPs from Åland Islands covered

Top categories
Politicians
Embassy officials

Serbia and Montenegro

PEPs from Serbia and Montenegro covered

Top categories
Politicians
Relatives & close associates
Embassy officials

Gibraltar

PEPs from Gibraltar covered

Top categories
Judges
Politicians
Embassy officials
+ 1 more category

Guernsey

PEPs from Guernsey covered

Top categories
Politicians

Western Sahara

PEPs from Western Sahara covered

Top categories
Politicians
Embassy officials

Réunion

PEPs from Réunion covered

Top categories
Embassy officials

Saint Helena

PEPs from Saint Helena covered

Top categories
Embassy officials

Americas (North, Central and South America)

51 countries

Brazil

PEPs from Brazil covered

Top categories
Other
Politicians
Embassy officials
+ 5 more categories
Very high coverage

United States

PEPs from United States covered

Top categories
Politicians
Agency officials
Judges
+ 9 more categories
Very high coverage

Mexico

PEPs from Mexico covered

Top categories
Politicians
Embassy officials
Relatives & close associates
+ 7 more categories
Very high coverage

Canada

PEPs from Canada covered

Top categories
Politicians
Embassy officials
Judges
+ 7 more categories
Very high coverage

Argentina

PEPs from Argentina covered

Top categories
Politicians
Embassy officials
Relatives & close associates
+ 3 more categories
Very high coverage

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Chile

PEPs from Chile covered

Top categories
Politicians
Embassy officials
SOE board members
+ 9 more categories
Very high coverage

Colombia

PEPs from Colombia covered

Top categories
Politicians
Embassy officials
SOE board members
+ 8 more categories
Very high coverage

Peru

PEPs from Peru covered

Top categories
Politicians
Embassy officials
Military officials
+ 6 more categories
Very high coverage

Uruguay

PEPs from Uruguay covered

Top categories
Politicians
Embassy officials
Judges
+ 4 more categories
Very high coverage

Venezuela

PEPs from Venezuela covered

Top categories
Politicians
Embassy officials
Judges
+ 4 more categories
High coverage

Bolivia

PEPs from Bolivia covered

Top categories
Politicians
Embassy officials
Relatives & close associates
+ 4 more categories
High coverage

Ecuador

PEPs from Ecuador covered

Top categories
Politicians
Embassy officials
Relatives & close associates
+ 4 more categories
High coverage

Guatemala

PEPs from Guatemala covered

Top categories
Politicians
Embassy officials
Judges
+ 2 more categories
High coverage

Honduras

PEPs from Honduras covered

Top categories
Politicians
Embassy officials
Judges
+ 3 more categories
High coverage

Dominican Republic

PEPs from Dominican Republic covered

Top categories
Politicians
Embassy officials
Judges
+ 3 more categories
High coverage

Costa Rica

PEPs from Costa Rica covered

Top categories
Politicians
Embassy officials
Judges
+ 3 more categories
High coverage

Suriname

PEPs from Suriname covered

Top categories
Politicians
Embassy officials
Relatives & close associates
+ 2 more categories

Cuba

PEPs from Cuba covered

Top categories
Politicians
Embassy officials
Judges
+ 4 more categories

Panama

PEPs from Panama covered

Top categories
Politicians
Embassy officials
Judges
+ 2 more categories

Trinidad and Tobago

PEPs from Trinidad and Tobago covered

Top categories
Politicians
Judges
Embassy officials
+ 2 more categories

Belize

PEPs from Belize covered

Top categories
Politicians
Embassy officials
Judges
+ 3 more categories

Paraguay

PEPs from Paraguay covered

Top categories
Politicians
Embassy officials
Judges
+ 3 more categories

Jamaica

PEPs from Jamaica covered

Top categories
Politicians
Judges
Embassy officials
+ 4 more categories

Barbados

PEPs from Barbados covered

Top categories
Politicians
Embassy officials
Central bank board members
+ 2 more categories

El Salvador

PEPs from El Salvador covered

Top categories
Politicians
Embassy officials
Judges
+ 3 more categories

Nicaragua

PEPs from Nicaragua covered

Top categories
Politicians
Embassy officials
Relatives & close associates
+ 2 more categories

Bahamas

PEPs from Bahamas covered

Top categories
Politicians
Judges
Embassy officials
+ 2 more categories

Haiti

PEPs from Haiti covered

Top categories
Politicians
Embassy officials
Relatives & close associates
+ 3 more categories

Guyana

PEPs from Guyana covered

Top categories
Politicians
Embassy officials
International organization officials
+ 1 more category

Saint Kitts and Nevis

PEPs from Saint Kitts and Nevis covered

Top categories
Politicians
Embassy officials
Judges
+ 1 more category

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

PEPs from Saint Vincent and the Grenadines covered

Top categories
Politicians
Embassy officials
Judges
+ 1 more category

Saint Lucia

PEPs from Saint Lucia covered

Top categories
Politicians
Embassy officials

Antigua and Barbuda

PEPs from Antigua and Barbuda covered

Top categories
Politicians
Embassy officials
Central bank board members
+ 1 more category

Grenada

PEPs from Grenada covered

Top categories
Politicians
Embassy officials

Dominica

PEPs from Dominica covered

Top categories
Politicians
Embassy officials

Aruba

PEPs from Aruba covered

Top categories
Politicians
Embassy officials
Central bank board members
+ 1 more category

Cayman Islands

PEPs from Cayman Islands covered

Top categories
Politicians
Judges
Relatives & close associates
+ 1 more category

Turks and Caicos Islands

PEPs from Turks and Caicos Islands covered

Top categories
Politicians
Judges
Embassy officials
+ 1 more category

British Virgin Islands

PEPs from British Virgin Islands covered

Top categories
Politicians
Judges
Embassy officials

Puerto Rico

PEPs from Puerto Rico covered

Top categories
Politicians
Judges
Embassy officials
+ 1 more category

Saint Barthélemy

PEPs from Saint Barthélemy covered

Top categories
Politicians
Central bank board members
Embassy officials

Bermuda

PEPs from Bermuda covered

Top categories
Politicians
Embassy officials
Central bank board members

Montserrat

PEPs from Montserrat covered

Top categories
Politicians
Embassy officials

Anguilla

PEPs from Anguilla covered

Top categories
Politicians
Embassy officials

U.S. Virgin Islands

PEPs from U.S. Virgin Islands covered

Top categories
Politicians
Judges

Saint Pierre and Miquelon

PEPs from Saint Pierre and Miquelon covered

Top categories
Politicians
Embassy officials

Sint Maarten

PEPs from Sint Maarten covered

Top categories
Politicians

Falkland Islands

PEPs from Falkland Islands covered

Top categories
Judges
Politicians
Embassy officials

Curaçao

PEPs from Curaçao covered

Top categories
Embassy officials
Politicians

Netherlands Antilles

PEPs from Netherlands Antilles covered

Top categories
Politicians
Embassy officials

French Guiana

PEPs from French Guiana covered

Top categories
Politicians
Embassy officials

APAC (Asia-Pacific)

56 countries

Indonesia

PEPs from Indonesia covered

Top categories
Politicians
Relatives & close associates
Embassy officials
+ 2 more categories
Very high coverage

Australia

PEPs from Australia covered

Top categories
Politicians
Agency officials
Judges
+ 9 more categories
Very high coverage

India

PEPs from India covered

Top categories
Politicians
Embassy officials
Relatives & close associates
+ 4 more categories
Very high coverage

China

PEPs from China covered

Top categories
Politicians
Embassy officials
Relatives & close associates
+ 4 more categories
Very high coverage

Turkey

PEPs from Turkey covered

Top categories
Politicians
Embassy officials
Judges
+ 7 more categories
Very high coverage

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Japan

PEPs from Japan covered

Top categories
Politicians
Embassy officials
Judges
+ 3 more categories
Very high coverage

New Zealand

PEPs from New Zealand covered

Top categories
Politicians
SOE board members
Judges
+ 9 more categories
Very high coverage

South Korea

PEPs from South Korea covered

Top categories
Politicians
Embassy officials
Relatives & close associates
+ 3 more categories
Very high coverage

Singapore

PEPs from Singapore covered

Top categories
Embassy officials
Politicians
Judges
+ 3 more categories
Very high coverage

Taiwan

PEPs from Taiwan covered

Top categories
Politicians
Relatives & close associates
Embassy officials
+ 3 more categories
Very high coverage

Pakistan

PEPs from Pakistan covered

Top categories
Politicians
Embassy officials
Judges
+ 3 more categories
Very high coverage

Bangladesh

PEPs from Bangladesh covered

Top categories
Politicians
SOE board members
Judges
+ 3 more categories
Very high coverage

Myanmar

PEPs from Myanmar covered

Top categories
Politicians
Embassy officials
Military officials
+ 2 more categories
Very high coverage

Kazakhstan

PEPs from Kazakhstan covered

Top categories
Politicians
Embassy officials
Judges
+ 5 more categories
Very high coverage

Philippines

PEPs from Philippines covered

Top categories
Politicians
Embassy officials
Relatives & close associates
+ 7 more categories
Very high coverage

Malaysia

PEPs from Malaysia covered

Top categories
Politicians
Embassy officials
Relatives & close associates
+ 4 more categories
Very high coverage

Thailand

PEPs from Thailand covered

Top categories
Politicians
Embassy officials
Relatives & close associates
+ 3 more categories
Very high coverage

Vietnam

PEPs from Vietnam covered

Top categories
Politicians
Embassy officials
Military officials
+ 2 more categories
High coverage

Azerbaijan

PEPs from Azerbaijan covered

Top categories
Politicians
Embassy officials
Relatives & close associates
+ 2 more categories
High coverage

Nepal

PEPs from Nepal covered

Top categories
Politicians
Embassy officials
Relatives & close associates
+ 2 more categories

Sri Lanka

PEPs from Sri Lanka covered

Top categories
Politicians
Embassy officials
Relatives & close associates
+ 2 more categories

Hong Kong

PEPs from Hong Kong covered

Top categories
Politicians
Central bank board members
Agency officials
+ 4 more categories

Timor-Leste

PEPs from Timor-Leste covered

Top categories
Politicians
Embassy officials
Judges
+ 2 more categories

Afghanistan

PEPs from Afghanistan covered

Top categories
Politicians
Embassy officials
Judges
+ 3 more categories

Kyrgyzstan

PEPs from Kyrgyzstan covered

Top categories
Politicians
Embassy officials
Relatives & close associates
+ 1 more category

North Korea

PEPs from North Korea covered

Top categories
Politicians
Embassy officials
Relatives & close associates
+ 2 more categories

Uzbekistan

PEPs from Uzbekistan covered

Top categories
Politicians
Embassy officials
Military officials
+ 1 more category

Mongolia

PEPs from Mongolia covered

Top categories
Politicians
Embassy officials
International organization officials
+ 3 more categories

Cambodia

PEPs from Cambodia covered

Top categories
Politicians
Embassy officials
Relatives & close associates
+ 2 more categories

Bhutan

PEPs from Bhutan covered

Top categories
Politicians
Embassy officials
Relatives & close associates
+ 1 more category

Papua New Guinea

PEPs from Papua New Guinea covered

Top categories
Politicians
Embassy officials
Judges
+ 2 more categories

Fiji

PEPs from Fiji covered

Top categories
Politicians
Embassy officials
Judges
+ 3 more categories

Laos

PEPs from Laos covered

Top categories
Politicians
Embassy officials
Relatives & close associates
+ 1 more category

Maldives

PEPs from Maldives covered

Top categories
Politicians
Embassy officials
Relatives & close associates
+ 1 more category

Brunei

PEPs from Brunei covered

Top categories
Embassy officials
Politicians
Relatives & close associates
+ 3 more categories

Tonga

PEPs from Tonga covered

Top categories
Politicians
Embassy officials
Relatives & close associates
+ 1 more category

Tajikistan

PEPs from Tajikistan covered

Top categories
Politicians
Embassy officials
Central bank board members
+ 1 more category

Turkmenistan

PEPs from Turkmenistan covered

Top categories
Politicians
Embassy officials
Relatives & close associates

Samoa

PEPs from Samoa covered

Top categories
Politicians
Embassy officials
Judges
+ 1 more category

Vanuatu

PEPs from Vanuatu covered

Top categories
Politicians
Embassy officials
Relatives & close associates
+ 2 more categories

Solomon Islands

PEPs from Solomon Islands covered

Top categories
Politicians
Embassy officials
Relatives & close associates

Micronesia

PEPs from Micronesia covered

Top categories
Politicians
Embassy officials
Relatives & close associates
+ 1 more category

Nauru

PEPs from Nauru covered

Top categories
Politicians
Embassy officials

Palau

PEPs from Palau covered

Top categories
Politicians
Embassy officials
Relatives & close associates
+ 1 more category

Tuvalu

PEPs from Tuvalu covered

Top categories
Politicians
Embassy officials

Marshall Islands

PEPs from Marshall Islands covered

Top categories
Embassy officials
Politicians
Relatives & close associates

Niue

PEPs from Niue covered

Top categories
Politicians
Embassy officials
Relatives & close associates

Kiribati

PEPs from Kiribati covered

Top categories
Politicians
Embassy officials
Relatives & close associates

Northern Mariana Islands

PEPs from Northern Mariana Islands covered

Top categories
Politicians
Embassy officials
Central bank board members

Cook Islands

PEPs from Cook Islands covered

Top categories
Politicians
Embassy officials

Macao

PEPs from Macao covered

Top categories
Politicians
Embassy officials
Judges

New Caledonia

PEPs from New Caledonia covered

Top categories
Embassy officials

American Samoa

PEPs from American Samoa covered

Top categories
Politicians

French Polynesia

PEPs from French Polynesia covered

Top categories
Embassy officials

Pitcairn

PEPs from Pitcairn covered

Top categories
Embassy officials

Wallis and Futuna

PEPs from Wallis and Futuna covered

Top categories
Embassy officials

Categorization

Politically Exposed Persons (PEPs) and their categorization

On November 10, 2023, the EU Official Journal published a detailed list of all public functions (C/2023/724) at the national level for each Member State, including positions within international organisations, EU institutions and bodies. This list outlines the definition of Politically Exposed Persons (PEPs) within the EU as anyone holding a position listed in their respective national lists.

Globally, the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) as well as regional and national bodies like the Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism Authority (AMLA) and the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) provide standards for identifying and managing PEPs to prevent money laundering and terrorist financing and uphold global standards in the fight against financial fraud and corruption.

Drawing on these authoritative inputs, we have established a unified PEP categorization that meets the diverse requirements of various jurisdictions. This robust framework enables effective identification and management of PEPs worldwide by supporting a risk-based approach, reinforcing our commitment to combating financial fraud on a global scale.
  • Politician

    Examples

    • Heads of states
    • Heads of governments
    • Ministers and deputy ministers
    • Members of parliaments and similar legislative bodies
    • Members of the governing bodies of political parties
    • Majors of large municipalities
  • Judge

    Examples

    • Members of supreme courts
    • Members of constitutional courts
    • Members of other high-level judicial bodies
  • Military official

    Examples

    • Army: General, lieutenant general, major general and brigadier general
    • Air force: General, lieutenant general, major general and brigadier general
    • Navy: Admiral, vice admiral, rear admiral, fleet admiral and divisional admiral
    • Other high-ranking officers in the armed forces
  • Board members

    Examples

    • Member of the board of central banks
    • Member of the administrative, management or supervisory bodies of a State-owned Enterprise (SoE)
    • Director, deputy director and member of the boards of an international organization
  • Embassy official

    Examples

    • Ambassador
    • Head of mission and deputy head of mission
    • Chargés d'affaires
    • Consul general and honorary consul
  • Other official

    Examples

    • Head of federal agencies like deputy minister and state secretary
    • Member of the court of auditors
    • Public prosecutor
  • State-owned enterprise (SoE)

    Examples

    • A commercial corporation in which the state directly or indirectly owns shares.
  • Relatives and close associates (RCA)

    Examples

    • Parents, spouse, partner or equivalent of the politically exposed person, their children and their children's spouse, partner or equivalent
    • Beneficial ownership, jointly with the politically exposed person, of legal entities, trusts and similar legal institutions or close business relation

Transparency

Examples of PEP sources for Germany

Our PEP data is collected in a transparent and verifiable way from public sources. For Germany, those sources are for example the following:
Friedrich Merz

Friedrich Merz

POLITICIAN
Date of birth
11/11/1955
Gender
MALE
Place of birth
Brilon
Citizenship
DE
Occupations
Federal Chancellor of Germany, Politician, Gerichtsassessor, Jurist, Lawyer, Lobbyist
Positions
  • Since 2025-05-06 Federal Chancellor of Germany
  • Since 2022-01-22 Leader of the Christian Democratic Union
  • 2005-10-18 - 2009-10-27 Member of the German Bundestag
  • 2002-10-17 - 2005-10-18 Member of the German Bundestag
  • 2000-02-29 - 2002-09-24 Chairman of the CDU/CSU Bundestag fraction
  • 1998-10-26 - 2002-10-17 Member of the German Bundestag
  • 1994-11-10 - 1998-10-26 Member of the German Bundestag
  • 1989-07-25 - 1994-07-18 Member of the European Parliament
Political parties
Christian Democratic Union
Spouse
Charlotte Merz
Parents
Joachim Merz, Paula Merz

* Photo for illustration only — dilisense data products do not include images. Photo: Steffen Prößdorf, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.

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Classification

Understanding Politically Exposed Persons (PEPs) and their impact

Who counts as a PEP?

Politically Exposed Persons (PEPs) are individuals who are or have been entrusted with prominent public functions, and they can pose higher risks due to their positions and the influence they may hold. Although the term "PEP" implies a political background, there are different types of PEPs to be considered. Besides politicians there are judges, prosecutors, central bank and state-owned enterprise board members, executive auditors, agency officials, military and embassy officials as well as international organization officials who influence the public discourse.

Their relatives and close associates (RCAs) also play a role, potentially extending influence indirectly. dilisense distinguishes the roles and understanding them helps safeguard against corruption and ensures organizational integrity. Learn how to profit from our rich database and get in touch today.

Benefit from our pre-defined PEP classification levels

LevelDescription
Level 1Top national leaders with direct control over executive, legislative, or defense matters.
Level 2Other senior officials with national-level authority or international representation.
Level 3Sub-national or institutional positions with significant influence but below top national leadership.
Level 4Local, administrative, judicial, or institutional roles with limited political exposure.

The dataset

Enhance compliance with our comprehensive PEP data solutions

We understand the critical importance of compliance and due diligence in your organization. Our focus on Politically Exposed Persons (PEPs) helps you navigate regulatory landscapes with confidence and precision. Access our proprietary PEP dataset, a meticulously curated source of information tailored to your needs. Enhance your risk management processes with our comprehensive data, enabling informed and responsible decisions.

Our database includes detailed profiles with name, alias, gender, date of birth, position and more. Continuously updated multiple times a day, our data supports you in staying up-to-date with evolving regulations. Utilize our advanced filtering options, such as date of birth and gender, to refine your searches and reduce false positives. Our efficient deduplication system merges information from various sources into a single, comprehensive profile. Explore our extensive PEP dataset and strengthen your compliance framework today.
  • Coverage

    Our data includes more than 230 geographical territories

  • PEP categorization

    Twelve PEP categories are available to allow for a differentiated risk based approach.

  • Update frequency

    The PEP data is continuously updated up-to multiple times per day for the highest important sources.

  • Attributes

    We provide names, alias names, date of birth, country, positions and many more attributes.

  • Filters

    Our additional filters like date of birth and gender help to reduce false positives.

  • Deduplication

    Information from different sources are augmented into one profile for selected sources.

  • Custom PEP list

    We are able to integrate custom lists managed by you and only available to you.

  • Evidence

    On request we can provide screenshots of the source websites for selected sources.

  • Reduce false positives

    Select from multiple categories like Politician, Judge or Board member to reduce false positives and to follow a risk-based screening procedure.

  • Get the latest PEP updates

    Our Politically Exposed Person (PEP) data is updated once a day by default and for highly important PEPs even more frequently.

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Navigating the complexities of compliance is seamless with our comprehensive PEP data service. We begin by researching regulations to ensure your organization adheres to all legal standards. Our experts investigate sources, meticulously evaluating trusted data sources to maintain accuracy. We then prioritize scraping to focus on the most pertinent data. Through automated scraping, we leverage advanced technologies to continuously collect and update PEP data, minimizing manual effort and reducing errors. Each piece of data undergoes thorough review as we approve results, ensuring that current and reliable data is used. We assure quality in every step, ensuring precision and integrity throughout the process.

Collection procedure

Definition

A Politically Exposed Person (PEP) is an individual who is or has been entrusted with a prominent public function — politicians, judges, central-bank and state-owned-enterprise board members, military and embassy officials among others — whose position carries a higher risk of corruption and undue influence. Relatives and close associates (RCAs) extend that exposure indirectly.

Frequently asked questions

Yes, where available we add RCAs to our data as well.

Yes, we source our data directly from publicly available governmental and non-governmental websites. You can find a field called 'links' in our data set which shows you the source of the data.

We update our PEP data at least once a day. In general we can set any frequency on a source level to ensure you get the latest updates as soon as they are published.

We have a 'last_seen' field available which we can enable via feature flag for your API key. This field shows you the date of when we saw that name the last time on the source website.

We are working on a separate Adverse Media product and will launch it in Q3/2024. You can contact us to stay up-to-date with our development roadmap.

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