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Navigate Complex Criminal Mentions Confidently

Screen reputationally impactful criminal mentions in news and media.

Public Information (Media Criminal) is a jurisdiction-specific media search conducted to identify any associations between the subject and criminal activities. The process involves a comprehensive review of media content, analyzed using predefined criteria aligned with nine specific categories of criminal behavior. Only events involving legal proceedings related to criminal acts are included in the report, ensuring accuracy and reliability, while allegations or accusations without associated legal proceedings are excluded.

Key Features

  • Predefined risk category filters,
  • Geo-localized search,
  • High-quality human verification

Purposes:

  • Provide defensible insights for risk-based decision making in onboarding and monitoring.

Turn Around Time (TAT):
2 business days
Geographical coverage: Worldwide
SOI Type:
Individuals

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We analyze media content using predefined criteria aligned with the following nine categories of criminal behavior: 

  • Drug-related offenses
  • Financial crimes 
  • Governmental corruption
  • Homicide 
  • Motor record violations
  • Sexual offences 
  • Terrorism 
  • Theft & cybercrime 
  • Violent behavior

The process includes the following steps:

Geo-Localized Searches

We perform targeted searches across global and local news sources relevant to the subject’s region and jurisdiction. Automated Resolution Identity and data matching are automated for efficient filtering and resolution of relevant cases. AI/Text Mining Solution Intelligent tools extract and classify content based on legal language, case types, and categories of criminal activity.

Multi-Phase Review

Human analysts conduct tiered reviews to validate findings and ensure compliance with reporting standards. Confirmation Process All data is verified for legal relevance and confirmed before being included in the final report.

Key Advantages:

  • 64 predefined risk categories
  • Local language research with English reporting
  • Focused on confirmed or legal-proceeding-related criminal mentions

Note: Only legally verified events involving criminal proceedings are included—ensuring reports are reliable and free from unsupported claims.

Report

After a check, whether it results in a “NO NEGATIVE RECORDS FOUND” or “RECORDS FOUND” status, a report is generated with the following key features:

  • Standard Template:
    Reports follow a consistent and user-friendly structure to ensure clarity and ease of understanding.
  • Unique Features:
    Includes clear categorization of findings, actionable insights, and a concise summary of results.
  • Personalization: The report can be white-labeled or customized to match your organization’s branding and specific preferences.

    Integration: Designed to align with your operational needs, the report integrates seamlessly into existing workflows for improved efficiency and usability.

    Preview Report Example

    Global Coverage:

    Expanded Country Catalog

    We’re excited to announce the latest countries added to our Public Information Search. Need detailed information about specific countries? Contact us, and we’ll provide all the information you need on demand!

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