TYPE OF CHECKS

Sanza Solutions conducts thorough and meticulous investigative due diligence research into companies and individuals for our clients. Our due diligence reports and services allow our valued clients to remain compliant and avoid the risk of association with organizations or individuals who might harm your organisation. Our business intelligence and risk advisory team ensure compliant due diligence reports delivered thoroughly and quickly.

INDIVIDUAL CHECKS AND DESCRIPTIONS

CRIMINALITY CHECK:

Criminality Check will be carried out in where the entity has resided for the last 12 months or more. Criminality Check is not legally available in Singapore and Japan. Alternative *Compliance Check will be conducted accordingly.

COMPLIANCE CHECK:

Compliance Check is also an Integrity check. This check includes Watch List, Sanction List research using established proscribed listings such as issued by OFAC, UN, EU, Terrorism Lists, Banking Sources and Regulatory and Enforcement Research. Also applied are established proscribed listing issued by Interpol, IMRO, Securities and Futures Authority listings and FBI Sources.

BANKRUPTCY CHECK:

Bankruptcy Check disclose if a candidate has filed for bankruptcy or has been declared bankrupt, the grounds of bankruptcy and date of discharge. It will reveal if there are any administration or proceeding under the Bankruptcy Act which will render the candidate ineligible for certain employment category.

BUSINESS INTEREST CHECK:

Business Interest Checks will be carried out in where the candidate has resided for the last 12 months or more. Business Interest Check is the following scope: Directorship, Shareholder Status, and Interest in Other Business. Information gathered could reveal any potential conflict of interest caused by being listed as a Company Director or Officer, Shareholder, Business Owner, or Interest in Other Business etc. We will also include in this Check a disqualification of Director or Shareholder status wherever available.

CIVIL LITIGATION CHECK:

Civil Litigation check is a comprehensive process that searches civil court actions. It reveals any court proceedings of disputes between companies or individuals. It is also able provide information concerning legal actions, discrimination, property, real estate contracts, tax dispute amongst others.

CREDIT CHECK:

Credit Check reveals a candidate financial and borrowing history, such as loans and debts. Employers request for Credit Check as it is an indicator of whether a candidate is financially responsible or otherwise.

FINANCIAL REGULATORY CHECK:

Financial Regulations Check verifies whether a candidate has had responsibility for finically regulated activities and if they had received sanctions from any financial regulatory body. For an organisation, Financial Regulatory Check determines the financial stability, safety and soundness of the institution, this check is imperative for candidates involved with the management in financial components of an organisation such as senior executives, Financial Services, Insurance, Investment banking & funds, Payment Services. Also for service-providers that provide contract and temporary personnel to sector such as Professional Services, Management Consulting, Business Process Outsourcing, Human Resource, Recruitment and Staffing.

IDENTITY VERIFICATION CHECK:

Identity is checked through the candidates’ ID Card if records are available or alternatively a Passport Check can be carried out provided the candidate has been issued with a machine-readable passport. Identity check is a security measure to combat identity fraud.

DRIVING LICENSE VERIFICATION CHECK:

This check is to verify the current driving license validity and authenticity and details in the driving licence. This includes PDRM summons and whether the summons has been paid or pending payments.

IMMIGRATION CONTROL STATUS CHECK:

Immigration Control Status Check is for candidates should their employment require them to travel oversea, this check will reveal if the candidate is blacklisted.

INDUSTRIAL COURT CHECK:

This check is able to verify if the Malaysian candidate is involved in Labour Legislation with the Industrial Court of Malaysia under The Ministry of Human Resources.

INTERPOL SEARCH:

This check is to determine if the candidate is a fugitive, wanted for prosecution or is required to serve a sentence internationally. It is also aids in advising law enforcement worldwide to locate and provisionally arrest a person for pending extradition, surrender or similar legal action.

LOCAL ADVERSE MEDIA SEARCH:

Local Language media searches focus on media sources conducted in the local language of the jurisdiction.  Any media findings will be translated into English.

GLOBAL ADVERSE MEDIA SEARCH:

Global media search is Media and Internet Search. Sanza Solutions utilize a proprietary database as our core English language media search. Several search engine platforms will be utilised in web search.

EDUCATION CREDENTIAL CHECKS:

There are widespread falsification of Educational and Professional Qualification which in some countries are unfortunately supported by professional counterfeiters and IT experts hacking into the university and professional database. Turnaround time for checks such as Highest Education Check and Professional Qualification Check are dependent on the response from the institute and countries which can vary due to their protocol and response. There may be an Additional Fee imposed by Institutes of Highest Education and Professional Qualification for obtaining verification information. This will be communicated to the Client prior to the checks being carried out. In some cases, the institutions may require personal visit to verify the qualification which may impact turnaround time. Candidates’ full education details are essential. Kindly note, information requirements vary from country to country.

EMPLOYMENT CHECKS:

Employment Check is conducted in strict accordance with the respective countries Human Resources Department regulations and local privacy requirements. Employment checks will only be carried out with the candidate’s written authorization which may include any limitation in contacting previous employers. We will not contact current employer to avoid any impact unless the candidate is aware and has given consent. Human Resources Department will be contacted to verify the past employment status and other required details. Full employment information of the candidate is essential in carrying out these checks.

PROFESSIONAL REFERENCE CHECK:

Professional Reference Check is conducted with a referee or referees provided by the candidate. These referees will be the candidate’s immediate superior in their previous employment. Check will be conducted with the consent of the candidate’s previous company. The previous superior’s comments will uncover information relating to integrity, honesty, responsibility, and other similar details of the candidate.

BUSINESS CHECKS AND DESCRIPTIONS

The requirements for these checks vary considerably from country to country. Utilizing our extensive on-ground coverage and local knowledge, Sanza Solutions will examine data sources that are available and other legal and reliable sources to obtain all necessary information. The following are components of businesses Checks:

  • Business Intelligence
  • Business Profile
  • Business Available Capabilities and Activities
  • Business Credits and Details
  • Business Shares and Available Capital Summary
  • Business Directors, Shareholders, and Management Officers’ Information
  • Business Charges
  • Interest in Other Business
  • Business Legal Status
  • Business Latest Available Update Information