# Certn API Documentation

> Source: https://centric-api-docs.certn.co/#check-POLITICALLY_EXPOSED_PERSONS_1

### Politically Exposed Persons

**Politically Exposed Persons**

**Identifier:** `POLITICALLY_EXPOSED_PERSONS_1`

A Politically Exposed Persons (PEP) check involves searching trusted global enforcement sources & open sources across the web to establish whether an individual is listed as a politically exposed person. This check serves the purpose of ensuring compliance with Anti-Money Laundering regulations and assists in the identification of high-risk candidates in relation to the potential for financial corruption.

**Ordering methods:** Invite, Quickscreen

### Response

**201 Created** — Successfully ordered. Use the returned `id` to retrieve the full case via `GET /api/public/cases/{id}/`.

### Error codes

| Status | Type | Description |
|--------|------|-------------|
| 400 | `validation_error` | Invalid request data |
| 401 | `client_error` | Authentication failed |
| 403 | `client_error` | Permission denied |
| 422 | `validation_error` | Request validation failed (e.g. missing required fields) |