What your result will look like
Here's what an AMLKits Check screening result looks like. These are illustrative examples using fictional details — run a real check to screen your own client.
Example 1 — No match found
Name
Jane Example
Date of Birth
15 Mar 1980
Country
Australia
Match score reflects similarity of name and details, not a confirmed identity match. Screening is based only on the details entered — an incomplete or misspelled name may miss a match.
File saved as SanctionsCheck_ddmmyyyy_AMLK-XXXX.pdf — retain for a minimum of 7 years as required under Australian AML/CTF laws.
Example 2 — Potential match found
Name
Alex Example
Date of Birth
Not provided
Country
Russia
Match score reflects similarity of name and details, not a confirmed identity match. Screening is based only on the details entered — an incomplete or misspelled name may miss a match.
Matched Entities (2)
1. Alex A. Example
SANCTIONS MATCHMatch score: 97%
Appears on: Australian Sanctions List (DFAT Consolidated List); UN Security Council Consolidated List
2. A. Example (Politician)
PEP MATCHMatch score: 85%
Appears on: OpenSanctions PEP Database (Wikidata); OpenSanctions PEP Database (EveryPolitician)
What This Means and What To Do
A potential match means the name may correspond to a listed person. It is not confirmation your client is that person — names can coincide. Review whether each result genuinely relates to your client.
If a SANCTIONS match is confirmed:
Dealing with a sanctioned person can be a criminal offence. Do not proceed. Seek legal advice and consider your obligations to freeze assets and notify the Australian Sanctions Office and the AFP.
If a PEP match is confirmed (not sanctions):
The person is not prohibited but is higher risk. Apply Enhanced Customer Due Diligence, establish source of funds and wealth, obtain senior approval, and document your decision.
In all cases: document your review and decision, and consider whether a Suspicious Matter Report to AUSTRAC is required.
Read the full guide to understanding match types →File saved as SanctionsCheck_ddmmyyyy_AMLK-XXXX.pdf — retain for a minimum of 7 years as required under Australian AML/CTF laws.