Global Database Check
Service Overview
A global database check confirms that a candidate carries no international criminal record or sanctions involvement. It covers international regulatory registers, criminal registries and sanctioned-jurisdiction exposure, and is essential wherever a candidate has lived or worked outside India.
Screening a candidate across international sanctions lists, watchlists and criminal databases.
Global Database Check at a glance
- Turnaround time
- 2-3 Business Days
- Coverage
- International sanctions, regulatory and criminal registries
- Check category
- Global verification
- Legal basis
- Screened under PMLA 2002 and applicable local data protection law
Why this check matters
An Indian criminal record check cannot see offences committed abroad. For any candidate with overseas history, this is the only check that closes that blind spot.
Key Features
Our Verification Process
International sanctions list search.
Global regulatory database check.
International criminal registry screening.
Sanctioned countries check.
Who typically needs this check
- Candidates with overseas work or study history
- Foreign nationals hired in India
- Roles at multinational subsidiaries
- Export, trade and correspondent banking roles
Red flags this check detects
- A match on an international sanctions list
- Criminal record in a previous country of residence
- Debarment by a foreign regulator
- Residence in a sanctioned jurisdiction not disclosed
Documents Required
- Passport Copy
- Candidate Consent
*Note: Digital copies are usually sufficient for initial screening.
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Global Database Check — Common Questions
The standard turnaround time for Global Database Check is 2-3 Business Days. Timelines can extend if a source such as a court registry or previous employer is slow to respond.
Passport Copy, Candidate Consent. Digital copies are usually sufficient for initial screening.
Sanctions Lists, Global Watchlists, Anti-Money Laundering, International Records. Every check is delivered as a report with a clear pass, discrepancy or unable-to-verify outcome.
Yes. Explicit written consent from the candidate is mandatory before we begin any global verification, as required by the DPDP Act 2023. Consent can be withdrawn at any time.