In an effort to strengthen America against future terrorist attacks, the U.S. Congress passed the Patriot Act in 2001. One provision of this act, prevents businesses from participating in “any transaction or dealing” in the United States with specifically designated entities or people.
Penalties include prosecution, fines up to $65,000, and irreparable harm to a company’s reputation.
Strategic Information Resources can screen prospective employees against the various lists to ensure your compliance. We also offer a service to screen all existing employees, contractors, and vendors. Our extensive search includes the following organizations' lists of suspected terrorists:
- Office of Foreign Asset Control (OFAC)
- OSFI - Canada
- United Nations Named Terrorists
- US Bureau of Industry & Security - Denied Person List
- FBI Most Wanted
- Defense Trade Controls (DTC) Debarred Parties
- Foreign Agent Registrations
- Australian Reserve Bank Individuals
- Bank of England Sanctions
- International Police Most Wanted
- Terrorists Inside / Outside of European Union
