How to Screen Entities Against Sanctions with Claude
Screen entities against sanctions lists with Claude and ToolRouter. OFAC and global sanctions checks in your terminal.
Tool
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.
Connect ToolRouter to Claude
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
Steps
Once connected (see setup above), use the Compliance Screening tool:
- 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 Claude using 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