- name
- mcp-sanctions-check
- description
- Check names against the OFAC SDN (Specially Designated Nationals) sanctions list via MCP. Downloads and caches official SDN CSV, auto-refreshes every 24h. Case-insensitive token matching with optional country filter. Use when agents need compliance screening before financial transactions.
- version
- 1.0.0
- metadata
- openclaw
- requires
- bins
- emoji
- 🛡️
Sanctions Check (OFAC SDN)
Screen names against the US Treasury OFAC Specially Designated Nationals list.
Setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"sanctions-check": {
"command": "npx",
"args": ["-y", "@vbotholemu/mcp-sanctions-check"]
}
}
}Tool: check_sanctions
| Parameter | Type | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| name | string | yes | Name to check against SDN list |
| country | string | no | Country to narrow results |
Example
Check "John Doe" → returns match status, matched entries with type/programs/remarks, and timestamp.
How It Works
- Downloads official OFAC SDN CSV on first call
- Caches locally, refreshes every 24 hours
- Case-insensitive, token-based matching (handles name variations)
- Returns structured JSON with match boolean, entries array, and check timestamp
When to Use
- Before processing payments or financial transactions
- Customer onboarding / KYC screening
- Compliance checks for international business
- Charter booking verification (BVI, international waters)