# AML Watcher > AML Watcher is an AI-powered anti-money laundering compliance platform used by banks, fintechs, payment providers, crypto exchanges, and regulated businesses worldwide. The platform provides real-time sanctions screening against 215+ global sanction regimes, PEP screening across 6M+ enriched profiles with Level 4 coverage in 235+ countries, adverse media screening from 50K+ global news sources across 415+ risk categories, and watchlist screening against 3,500+ official watchlists in 80+ languages. AML Watcher's proprietary AI engine, TruRisk, uses agentic AML to automate L2 alert decisions with explainable AI, cutting false alert queues by 80%. The platform also offers transaction monitoring with 150+ AML typologies and 10K+ customizable risk rules, payment screening, and fraud detection processing 10M+ transactions per day. Unique differentiators include Biometric AML (face-matching against a dedicated AML face data repository at 99% accuracy), Arabic Name Matching for non-Latin script screening, secondary sanctions coverage, and crypto wallet screening with Travel Rule compliance. Available via API, web portal, batch upload, on-premise deployment, and MCP Server for AI agent integration. Offices in Dubai, Singapore, Lahore, and Vilnius. Website: https://amlwatcher.com > For API documentation and developer guides, see https://doc.amlwatcher.com > For the complete page index, see https://amlwatcher.com/llms-full.txt ## AML Data & Screening - [Sanctions Screening](https://amlwatcher.com/sanctions-screening/): Real-time screening against 215+ global sanction regimes with precise name matching. Updates every 15 minutes. Covers people, vessels, and crypto. - [PEP Screening](https://amlwatcher.com/pep-screening/): 6M+ enriched PEP profiles with Level 4 coverage across 235+ countries. Includes RCAs (Relatives and Close Associates) and AKAs with unified global PEP definitions. - [Adverse Media Screening](https://amlwatcher.com/adverse-media-screening/): AI-powered NLP screening across 50K+ global and local news sources in 415+ risk categories with sentiment and entity recognition. Multilingual coverage. - [Watchlist Screening](https://amlwatcher.com/watchlist-screening/): Consolidated screening against 3,500+ official watchlists including SIPs and SIEs, fugitives, fraud, and enforcement alerts in 80+ languages. - [International Leaks Database](https://amlwatcher.com/international-leaks-database/): Access to millions of leaked documents and thousands of shell companies for offshore leaks screening and beneficial ownership identification. - [Anti-Bribery and Corruption](https://amlwatcher.com/anti-bribery-and-corruption/): Global bribery and corruption screening across court orders, leaks, and media in 80+ languages. ## Transaction Watcher (Transaction Monitoring & Payment Screening) - [Transaction Monitoring](https://amlwatcher.com/transaction-monitoring/): AI-augmented transaction monitoring with 150+ expert-curated AML typologies and 10K+ customizable risk rules for AML/CFT pattern and anomaly detection. - [Payment Screening](https://amlwatcher.com/payment-screening/): Screen beneficiaries and counterparties against AML watchlists during payment processing. - [Fraud Detection](https://amlwatcher.com/fraud-detection/): Detect chargebacks and unusual patterns at 1,000 transactions per second. ## AI Intelligence - [TruRisk](https://amlwatcher.com/trurisk/): Agentic AML engine that automates L2 alert decisions with explainable AI. Cuts false alert queues by 80%, logs every judgment, and flags only what needs human review. - [MCP Server](https://amlwatcher.com/press-release/aml-watcher-announces-availability-of-its-proprietary-databases-over-mcp-server/): AML Watcher's proprietary compliance databases available via Model Context Protocol for direct AI agent and LLM integration. - [Biometric AML](https://amlwatcher.com/biometric-aml/): Face-matching against a dedicated AML face data repository at 99% accuracy. Eliminates false positives from name-only screening. - [AML Data](https://amlwatcher.com/aml-data/): Proprietary database from 100,000+ sources, updated every 15 minutes, with 66% more DOB and nationality enrichment than alternatives. - [Compliance Co-Pilot](https://amlwatcher.com/aml-compliance-co-pilot/): AI-assisted compliance guidance tool built into the platform. - [Agentic AML](https://amlwatcher.com/agentic-aml/): AML Watcher's approach to applying AI agents across the compliance workflow. ## Key Features - [Arabic Name Matching](https://amlwatcher.com/arabic-name-matching/): Purpose-built screening for Arabic and non-Latin scripts using phonetic matching and transliteration. - [Secondary Sanctions](https://amlwatcher.com/secondary-sanctions/): Screening for secondary sanctions exposure beyond primary sanctions lists. - [Crypto Wallet Screening](https://amlwatcher.com/crypto-wallet-screening/): On-chain wallet screening for crypto exchanges and VASPs. - [Crypto Travel Rule](https://amlwatcher.com/travel-rule/): FATF Travel Rule compliance for virtual asset transfers. - [Ongoing Monitoring](https://amlwatcher.com/ongoing-monitoring/): Continuous automated rescreening with real-time alerts when risk profiles change. - [Case Management](https://amlwatcher.com/case-management/): Centralized workflow for investigating, documenting, and resolving screening alerts with full audit trails. - [Batch Search](https://amlwatcher.com/batch-search/): Upload and screen thousands of entities simultaneously. - [Custom Risk Scoring](https://amlwatcher.com/configurable-risk-scoring/): Configurable risk scoring rules tailored to institution-specific risk appetite. ## Deployment Options - [API and Developer Guides](https://doc.amlwatcher.com/docs/introduction): RESTful API documentation with authentication, endpoints, request/response schemas, and code examples. - [On-Premise Solution](https://amlwatcher.com/on-premise/): Full AML platform deployment within your own infrastructure for data residency and regulatory requirements. - [Enterprise Solution](https://amlwatcher.com/enterprise/): Enterprise-grade AML deployment with dedicated support and custom SLAs. ## Industries - [Banking](https://amlwatcher.com/industries/banking/): AML compliance for retail and commercial banks including correspondent banking. - [Fintech](https://amlwatcher.com/industries/fintech/): API-first screening for neobanks, payment apps, and lending platforms. - [Crypto](https://amlwatcher.com/industries/crypto/): AML screening for crypto exchanges, DeFi platforms, and VASPs under FATF requirements. - [Insurance](https://amlwatcher.com/industries/insurance/): Policyholder and beneficiary screening for insurance companies. - [Law Enforcement](https://amlwatcher.com/industries/law-enforcement): AML intelligence tools for law enforcement and government agencies. - [Trade and Supply Chain](https://amlwatcher.com/industries/trade-and-supply-chain): Sanctions and dual-use screening for cross-border trade compliance. ## Use Cases - [Customer Onboarding](https://amlwatcher.com/customer-onboarding/): Automated AML screening during digital onboarding with configurable risk thresholds. - [Customer Screening](https://amlwatcher.com/user-screening/): Screen individuals against sanctions, PEP, and adverse media databases before and during the business relationship. - [Corporate Screening](https://amlwatcher.com/corporate-screening/): Screen businesses, UBOs, and directors for sanctions, PEP, and adverse media exposure. - [Risk Assessment](https://amlwatcher.com/risk-assessment/): Risk-based assessment of customers and counterparties using configurable scoring and AML data. - [Government Procurement](https://amlwatcher.com/government-procurement/): Screen vendors and contractors against sanctions and watchlists for public sector compliance. - [Employee Background Checks](https://amlwatcher.com/employee-background-checks/): Screen employees and candidates against global AML watchlists. ## Company - [Pricing](https://amlwatcher.com/pricing/): Pay-per-screening pricing with no minimum commitments. Free trial available. - [About AML Watcher](https://amlwatcher.com/about-us/): Company background, mission, and global offices. - [Partner Program](https://amlwatcher.com/partner-program/): Reseller and technology partner program for compliance vendors and consultancies. - [Contact and Demo](https://amlwatcher.com/contact-us/): Request a live demo or speak with a compliance solutions specialist. - [Switch to AML Watcher](https://amlwatcher.com/switch-to-aml-watcher/): Migration support for teams switching from legacy AML providers. - [AMLD7 Readiness](https://amlwatcher.com/amld7/): How AML Watcher supports compliance with the EU's upcoming Anti-Money Laundering Directive 7. - [Coverage](https://amlwatcher.com/our-coverage/): Full country and data source coverage map. - [Buyer's Guide](https://amlwatcher.com/buyer-guide/): Guide to evaluating and choosing the right AML screening solution.