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Screen Entities Against Sanctions Lists
Check individuals and companies against OFAC, UN, EU, and other global sanctions lists before onboarding or transacting.
Quick answer: Use the Compliance Screening tool through ToolRouter to screen entities against sanctions lists directly from Claude, ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot, and OpenClaw — connect once, then drive it with plain-language prompts. No code required.
ToolTransacting with a sanctioned entity — even unknowingly — can result in civil penalties, criminal liability, and severe reputational damage. OFAC maintains the primary US sanctions list, but global operations require screening against UN consolidated lists, EU designations, and multiple other jurisdictions. Doing this manually across dozens of lists is not a realistic compliance process.
Compliance Screening checks a name against the major global sanctions databases in a single call and returns any matches with the designating authority, listing date, and the reason for designation. Fuzzy matching handles name variations, and the result clearly distinguishes confirmed matches from close hits that require further review.
Financial institutions, fintechs, professional services firms, and any business subject to AML obligations use this to screen new customers and counterparties before the relationship begins.
How to screen entities against sanctions lists with Claude, ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot, and OpenClaw
Connect ToolRouter
1Open connector settings Open Settings
2Add a custom connector with these details
Name
ToolRouterURL
https://api.toolrouter.com/mcp3Let Claude set you up Open Claude
Claude screens entities and then helps you interpret the results. It distinguishes between confirmed hits and possible matches, explains which sanctioning authority listed the entity and why, and identifies the next step when a close match is returned — providing analytical judgment on results that require more than a pass/fail answer.
How to screen entities against sanctions lists
Once connected (see setup above), use the Compliance Screening tool — the same steps work with Claude, ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot, OpenClaw, and any MCP client:
- Ask Claude: "Screen this individual against global sanctions lists: [full name, date of birth, nationality]"
- Claude runs the check and returns any matches with designating authority and listing details
- Ask: "Is this a confirmed match or a possible name similarity that needs further review?"
- Ask: "What additional information should I gather to resolve this potential match?"
Example prompt
Try this with the Compliance Screening tool
Screen the following entities against OFAC and global sanctions lists: Acme Trading Ltd (UAE), registered company number [X], and its director [full name, DOB]. Confirm any matches and explain the listing reason for each.
Tips
- Provide as much identifying information as possible — full legal name, DOB, nationality, registration numbers — to reduce false positives
- Ask Claude to explain the difference between an exact match and a possible match before deciding how to proceed
- Screen both the entity and its beneficial owners — sanctions obligations extend to individuals controlling sanctioned entities
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I screen entities against sanctions lists with an AI assistant?
Check individuals and companies against OFAC, UN, EU, and other global sanctions lists before onboarding or transacting. Connect the Compliance Screening tool to Claude, ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot, and OpenClaw through ToolRouter, then ask the assistant in plain language. For example: Ask Claude: "Screen this individual against global sanctions lists: [full name, date of birth, nationality]" Claude runs the check and returns any matches with designating authority and listing details
Which AI assistants can screen entities against sanctions lists?
Claude, ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot, and OpenClaw can all screen entities against sanctions lists using the Compliance Screening tool through ToolRouter, with no API keys or coding required.
What does the Compliance Screening tool do?
Screen individuals, companies, and transactions against sanctions lists, PEP databases, and adverse media.
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