Factors In Determining Whether a
Customer is a PEP
Country of Origin
Stability of the country of origin (is it prone to corruption and
other criminal activities)
Is the country of origin cash-based?
Are proper AML/CFT and KYC measures in place?
Is the country under any sanctions, embargoes or other
restrictions, or are such imposed on the customer?
The form in which large amounts of funds are presented for
establishing business relationships
