The Adverse Media Monitoring service (also known as media screening) allows for a fast and accurate check, via API, of negative news and judicial proceedings involving individuals who hold or have held prominent public positions.
The service aggregates and analyzes content from thousands of global sources, including local and international newspapers, watchdogs, and authoritative and specialized sources. The check is performed in real time, on a global scale, and without the need for authorizations.
The Adverse Media service, together with the PEP and Sanction List services, is essential to ensure full compliance with customer due diligence and KYC/AML obligations. The data returned is structured and relevant for due diligence processes, onboarding, monitoring, and KYC/AML procedures.
Adverse media primarily focuses on crimes with significant financial implications or serious consequences for victims, such as terrorism, organized crime and conspiracy, crimes against individuals, public administration offenses, economic, financial, corporate, banking, and tax crimes, and crimes against humanity.
ADVERSE MEDIA MONITORING REQUEST (entities)
The search parameters to identify the subject are:
- First Name
- Last Name
- Full Name
- Date of Birth (complete format yyyy-mm-dd)
- Entity Type: Natural Person, Legal Entity, Website, Ship, Aircraft, Unknown
- Deceased (whether the person is alive or deceased)
To make a request, it is mandatory to provide First and Last Name or alternatively the Full Name (recommended for legal entities, websites, ships, aircraft, and unknown types). All other fields are optional but may help refine the results.
ADVERSE MEDIA MONITORING REQUEST EXAMPLE (Entities)
POST /WW-kyc-adverse_media
To access the Adverse Media service, you need to send a POST request to the following endpoint:
https://risk.openapi.com/WW-kyc-adverse_mediaIn the request payload, you can include all the necessary parameters to identify the subject as previously described:
{
"query": {
"name": "mario rossi"
},
"callback": {
"url": "https://your_domain.it/your_callback.php",
"method": "POST",
"field": "data",
"headers": {
"session_id": "oiwejdf89453urf945jfg"
}
}
}ADVERSE MEDIA MONITORING RESPONSE(Entities)
POST /WW-kyc-adverse_media
The response includes a list of news items related to the crime(s) involving the subject.
{
{
"data": {
"query": {
"name": "Mario Rossi",
"firstName": null,
"lastName": null,
"birthDate": null,
"entityType": null,
"removeDeceased": null
},
"callback": null,
"type": "adverse_media",
"evidences": [],
"creationTimestamp": 1754321557,
"lastUpdateTimestamp": 1754321557,
"state": "COMPLETED",
"entities": [
{
"codes": [],
"death_dates": [],
"gender": "NA",
"organization_details": [],
"birth_dates": [],
"nationalities": [],
"photos": [],
"recaps": [],
"names": [
{
"full_name": "Mario Rossi",
"native": false,
"last_name": "",
"title": "",
"first_name": "",
"primary": true
}
],
"entity_type": "L",
"locations": [
{
"country": "ITA",
"address": "Roma, Lazio",
"city": "Roma",
"street": null,
"region": "Lazio",
"type": "rationale_place"
}
],
"id": "XXXXXXXXX",
"last_update": {
"adverse_media": "2023-04-21",
"entity": "2023-04-21"
}
},
{
"codes": [],
"death_dates": [],
"gender": "NA",
"organization_details": [],
"birth_dates": [],
"nationalities": [],
"photos": [],
"recaps": [],
"names": [
{
"full_name": "Mario Rossi",
"native": false,
"last_name": "",
"title": "",
"first_name": "",
"primary": true
}
],
"entity_type": "L",
"locations": [
{
"country": "ITA",
"address": "Torino, Piemonte",
"city": "Torino",
"street": null,
"region": "Piemonte",
"type": "address"
}
],
"id": "XXXXXXX",
"last_update": {
"adverse_media": "2012-07-04",
"entity": "2012-07-04"
}
},
{
"codes": [],
"death_dates": [],
"gender": "NA",
"organization_details": [],
"birth_dates": [],
"nationalities": [],
"photos": [],
"recaps": [],
"names": [
{
"full_name": "Mario Rossi",
"native": false,
"last_name": "",
"title": "",
"first_name": "",
"primary": true
}
],
"entity_type": "L",
"locations": [
{
"country": "CHE",
"address": "",
"city": null,
"street": null,
"region": null,
"type": "reference_area"
},
{
"country": "CHE",
"address": "",
"city": null,
"street": null,
"region": null,
"type": "rationale_place"
}
],
"id": "XXXXXX",
"last_update": {
"entity": "2023-08-25",
"adverse_media": "2023-08-25"
}
},
{
"codes": [],
"death_dates": [],
"gender": "NA",
"organization_details": [],
"birth_dates": [],
"nationalities": [],
"photos": [],
"recaps": [],
"names": [
{
"full_name": "Mario Rossi",
"native": false,
"last_name": "",
"title": "",
"first_name": "",
"primary": true
}
],
"entity_type": "L",
"locations": [
{
"country": "CHE",
"address": "",
"city": null,
"street": null,
"region": null,
"type": "address"
},
{
"country": "ITA",
"address": "Taranto, Puglia",
"city": "Taranto",
"street": null,
"region": "Puglia",
"type": "rationale_place"
}
],
"id": "xxxxxxxx",
"last_update": {
"entity": "2022-10-12",
"adverse_media": "2021-03-18"
}
},
{
"codes": [],
"death_dates": [],
"gender": "NA",
"organization_details": [],
"birth_dates": [],
"nationalities": [],
"photos": [],
"recaps": [],
"names": [
{
"full_name": "Mario Rossi International",
"native": false,
"last_name": "",
"title": "",
"first_name": "",
"primary": true
}
],
"entity_type": "L",
"locations": [
{
"country": "ITA",
"address": "Bari, Puglia",
"city": "Bari",
"street": null,
"region": "Puglia",
"type": "rationale_place"
}
],
"id": "XXXXXXXX",
"last_update": {
"adverse_media": "2025-03-28",
"entity": "2025-03-28"
}
},
{
"codes": [],
"death_dates": [],
"gender": "NA",
"organization_details": [],
"birth_dates": [],
"nationalities": [],
"photos": [],
"recaps": [],
"names": [
{
"full_name": "Mario Rossi Sa",
"native": false,
"last_name": "",
"title": "",
"first_name": "",
"primary": true
}
],
"entity_type": "L",
"locations": [
{
"country": "CHE",
"address": "",
"city": null,
"street": null,
"region": null,
"type": "address"
}
],
"id": "xxxxxxxxx",
"last_update": {
"entity": "2021-03-18",
"adverse_media": "2021-03-18"
}
}
],
"id": "6890d297d85eac68760cf106"
}
"success": true,
"message": "",
"error": null
}If multiple entities are found, you can obtain information for all of them at the same cost.
ADVERSE MEDIA MONITORING REQUEST (Evidences)
Once the subject of interest has been identified, a second request can be made to obtain the desired information.
ADVERSE MEDIA MONITORING REQUEST EXAMPLE (Evidences)
GET /evidences/{request_id}/{entity_id}
The request must be made using the GET method to the endpoint /evidences/{request_id}/{entity_id}, using the IDs obtained in the previous response (request ID and entity ID).
https://risk.openapi.com//evidences/XXXXXXX/XXXXXXXXXADVERSE MEDIA MONITORING RESPONSE EXAMPLE (Evidences)
GET /evidences/{request_id}/{entity_id}
The response will contain a list (array) of news and legal proceedings related to the specified subject, including the following information:
- Crime category (e.g., crime against public administration)
- Specific crime or proceeding (e.g., corruption)
- Location of the proceeding
- Summary of the events
- Status of the trial or proceeding
- News source (e.g., New York Times) and article link
- News publication date
- Start and end dates of the proceeding
- Name of the investigation (if available)
- Brief analysis (i.e., the most relevant info for due diligence)
RESPONSE EXAMPLE
GET /evidences/{request_id}/{entity_id}
The response will include the above-mentioned data:
{
{
"data": [
{
"list_description": [
""
],
"rationales": [
{
"date_start": null,
"offence": "",
"inquiry": "",
"subject": "Forgery and counterfeiting",
"locations": [],
"details": "Facts: La V Sezione penale della Corte di Cassazione ha annullato la sentenza ........ nonostante l'esercizio del prestito convertendo da parte delle banche.",
"date_end": null,
"links": [
"https://www.quotidiano.ilsole24ore.com/"
],
"facts": "La V Sezione penale della Corte di Cassazione ha annullato la sentenza con cui nel dicembre 2010 il Tribunale di Torino aveva assolto .......nonostante l'esercizio del prestito convertendo da parte delle banche.",
"status": "not_recorded"
}
],
"publication_date": [
"21.06.2012"
],
"source": [
"24 Ore"
],
"list": [
""
],
"organization": [
null
],
"datasets": [
"adverse_media"
]
}
],
"success": true,
"message": "",
"error": null
}
"success": true,
"message": "",
"error": null
}Some fields may not be available for certain subjects.
You can perform the request on the entities within 10 days from the initial search.
At any time, you can check the performed requests via the dedicated GET /evidences endpoint.
Adverse Media Monitoring is an exclusive service because it offers:
- Access to real-time negative news on a global scale
- Automated analysis of authoritative sources, watchdogs, and news media
- Support for compliance with KYC, AML, and anti-terrorism regulations
- No authorization required for checks
- Structured output in JSON format, ready for your due diligence or onboarding
Adverse Media is an essential tool for risk management and customer due diligence. It is especially recommended for businesses subject to federal regulations on know-your-customer (KYC) and anti-money laundering (AML), such as financial institutions, fintech companies, law firms, and notary offices.
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Adverse media monitoring is the process of tracking and analyzing news or information that could negatively impact the reputation of a person or company. Our service aggregates and analyzes content from thousands of global sources, including local and international newspapers, watchdog organizations, and reputable, specialized media.
The Adverse Media Monitoring service is available for individuals.
The Adverse Media Monitoring service returns a set of data useful for due diligence assessments and reputational risk analysis. When available, the API response includes:
- Category of offense: e.g., crimes against public administration, financial crimes, etc.
- Specific offense: the type of violation or offense identified, such as corruption, fraud, or money laundering.
- Location of proceedings: the geographical area or jurisdiction where the legal process or investigation is taking place.
- Details: a brief summary of the most relevant information for compliance checks.
- The event: a summary of the incident covered in the article or legal record.
- Status of the proceeding: current stage of the legal case or investigation (e.g., ongoing, archived, closed).
- Source: name of the media outlet that published the news (e.g., New York Times, Il Sole 24 Ore).
- Source link: direct link to the article.
- Publication date: when the news was published.
- Start and end dates: of the procedure, investigation, or legal action.
- Investigation name: name of the investigation, when available (e.g., “Mani Pulite,” “Panama Papers”).
The Adverse Media service monitors offenses with significant financial implications or serious consequences for victims, including terrorism, organized crime, crimes against individuals, crimes against public administration, and financial, corporate, banking, tax-related, or crimes against humanity.
The monitored sources include local, national, and international media. The system reviews tens of thousands of sources daily in English, Italian, and Spanish, selected based on their authority and reliability. This ensures comprehensive adverse media coverage, including high-circulation news outlets as well as relevant national, regional, and local publications that report significant news within specific geographic areas.
Yes, Openapi offers a range of services dedicated to KYC compliance, including Adverse Media, Sanction List, and Full KYC. The Full KYC service allows a complete check (PEP, Adverse Media, Sanction List) with a single API call and provides the results in a PDF format as well.
PEP, Adverse Media, Sanctions List, and Full KYC services are designed to comprehensively support customer due diligence obligations, helping financial intermediaries and other obligated entities comply with Anti-Money Laundering (AML), Combating the Financing of Terrorism (CFT), and Know Your Customer (KYC) regulations. Together, these services help strengthen compliance and safeguard operational integrity.
Each service has a specific purpose:
- PEP (Politically Exposed Persons)
Identifies politically exposed individuals, providing details such as the role held, associated organization, and personal data. Useful for assessing the risk associated with individuals with potential political influence. - Adverse Media
Checks for negative news and legal events involving individuals, including PEPs. Essential for identifying reputational risks or links to illicit activities. - Sanctions List
Verifies whether a person or entity is listed on major international sanction lists such as those issued by the UN, OFAC (U.S.), and the European Union.
Full KYC combines data from the three services above (PEP, Adverse Media, Sanctions List) in a single request, offering a complete overview also available in PDF format.
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