AITECH strictly prohibits access to its platform by individuals or entities located in, or otherwise associated with, jurisdictions subject to international sanctions. Our sanctions compliance framework is designed to ensure alignment with the requirements and expectations of global authorities, including the Financial Action Task Force (FATF), the United Nations (UN), the European Union (EU), and other applicable regulatory bodies.

Sanctioned Countries (blocked from all AITECH services):

  • North Korea, Iran, Myanmar, and Russia (per FATF & global sanctions lists as of June 13, 2025).

FATF High-Risk (Grey List) Countries (subject to enhanced scrutiny):

  • Algeria, Angola, Bolivia, British Virgin Islands (BVI), Bulgaria, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Cote d’Ivoire (Ivory Coast), Democratic Republic of Congo, Haiti, Kenya, Lao People’s Democratic Republic, Lebanon, Monaco, Mozambique, Namibia, Nepal, Nigeria, South Africa, South Sudan, Syria, Venezuela, Vietnam, and Yemen per FATF’s monitoring list as of June 13, 2025.

Key Sanctions Compliance Measures:

 

Automated Sanctions & Terrorism Screening.

  • All users are screened through our third-party AML/KYC provider against international sanctions lists, including those issued by the U.S. Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), the United Nations (UN), the European Union (EU), and other relevant global regulatory authorities.

 

Geolocation & IP Blocking.

  • Advanced technology is used to block access from restricted jurisdictions and detect circumvention attempts.

 

Politically Exposed Persons (PEP) Restrictions.

  • All type of PEPs and their close associates are prohibited from using our platform due to their high risk for corruption and financial crimes.

 

Dual Citizenship Policy.

  • Users holding dual citizenship, where one or both nationalities are linked to a sanctioned or prohibited jurisdiction, will be automatically rejected and denied access to our platform.
  • Users with dual citizenship involving one or more jurisdictions identified as high-risk or grey-listed by the FATF will be subject to enhanced due diligence and may be restricted or denied access following compliance review.

 

Unwanted Business Relationships & High-Risk Industries.

  • We do not engage with individuals or businesses involved in high-risk or prohibited activities, including but not limited to: gambling, unlicensed money service businesses or financial institutions, pornography or adult content platforms (e.g., OnlyFans), marijuana/cannabis-related ventures, high-risk crypto operations (e.g., crypto ATMs, crypto mixers), pawnshops or pawnbrokers, shell companies, and AI-related activities that involve identity fraud (e.g., generating fake identifications). This list is non-exhaustive. AITECH’s Compliance Team reserves the right to assess and determine whether any person, entity, or business activity poses an unacceptable risk to our platform.

 

Our AML and Sanctions Compliance Program is reviewed and updated on an ongoing basis to reflect evolving global regulatory requirements, industry best practices, and emerging financial crime typologies. These continuous enhancements are designed to safeguard our platform, users, and operations from illicit activities, regulatory breaches, and reputational risks.