What is OFAC screening?
OFAC screening compares customers and legal entities against U.S. Office of Foreign Assets Control lists, including the Specially Designated Nationals list. Naiza combines OFAC with UN, EU, and 1,100+ other global screening sources, then returns source details and match evidence so investigators can review each result.
Where OFAC sits in AML
OFAC screening checks U.S. sanctions lists. Combine it with UN and EU sanctions and PEP and adverse-media sources to cover the lists used in your risk program.
How Naiza applies it
Naiza screens against 1,100+ global sanctions, PEP, and watchlist sources. Structured match details and screening identifiers give investigators a traceable review workflow.
Investigate potential matches
Review the returned names, aliases, dates, and source context against the customer identity. Record whether the match is cleared, confirmed, or escalated, with the screening identifier on the case.
Frequently asked questions
Answers about screening, risk signals, and Naiza integration.
What is an OFAC screening API?
An OFAC screening API accepts a name or entity and returns structured matches against OFAC and related sanctions data so you can review before onboarding or payout.
Is OFAC screening enough for Saudi or EU customers?
Usually no. Programs typically combine OFAC with other sanctions and PEP lists. Start from the Naiza AML coverage page and your regulator’s list requirements.
Does a possible OFAC match mean block immediately?
Use REVIEW to investigate a possible name match. Compare identity fields, record the outcome, and apply the configured hold or escalation policy.