Reporting Policy

At the Anti Money Laundering Network (AML Network), we are committed to ethical, evidence-based reporting that supports global efforts to expose financial crime, strengthen transparency, and uphold privacy-conscious accountability. This Reporting Policy outlines our editorial standards, source handling protocols, fact-checking process, and user contribution guidelines.

Mission-Driven, Non-Commercial Journalism

All AML Network content — including investigations, database entries, profiles, reports, and explainers — is created to:

• Expose illicit financial networks
• Promote anti-money laundering enforcement
• Protect democratic institutions and public interest
• Defend privacy, free expression, and whistleblower rights

We are independent, non-partisan, and not affiliated with any government, corporation, or financial institution.

Editorial Standards

We adhere to the following core principles in all published material:

• Accuracy: We strive for factual correctness and contextual clarity.
• Transparency: Sources and methodology are disclosed whenever safe and lawful to do so.
• Accountability: Corrections are made when errors are identified.
• Independence: We reject sponsorships, advertising, or influence that compromises our mission.
• Non-defamatory: We avoid language that assumes guilt or promotes personal attacks.

Source Handling and Verification

We use a multi-layered sourcing approach to build entries and reports:

• Public records (e.g., court filings, corporate registries, sanctions lists)
• Investigative leaks (e.g., Panama Papers, Dubai Unlocked, FinCEN Files)
• Academic and NGO reports
• Credible news agencies
• Verified whistleblower submissions

Where possible, we cross-reference facts with multiple independent sources before publication. In cases of urgency or whistleblower risk, source anonymity is protected under our Whistleblower Policy.

Database Entry Criteria

Entities, individuals, or transactions are added to our open databases (e.g., Shell Companies Database, Corporate Laundering Database, PEPs Database) based on:

• Documented risk indicators
• Legal records or investigations
• Sanctions, enforcement actions, or credible leaks
• Connections to high-risk jurisdictions or laundering typologies

Inclusion does not imply criminal liability — it reflects exposure to laundering vulnerabilities or risks worth public scrutiny.

Corrections and Retractions

We welcome feedback and correction requests. If a user or subject believes an entry contains factual errors, they may:

• Submit a Correction Request Form
• Provide verifiable documentation or evidence
• Request anonymized publication or flag sensitive context

Valid requests will be reviewed and, where appropriate, updated or redacted within 7–10 business days. We are not obligated to respond to abusive or legally unfounded takedown threats.

Whistleblower & Contributor Policy

We encourage ethical disclosures from:

• Journalists
• AML professionals
• NGO investigators
• Whistleblowers

You may submit data or tips anonymously or under a pseudonym. We do not track IP addresses and do not require user registration. All contributor data is encrypted and stored securely.

We will never share contributor identities with third parties, including law enforcement, without your explicit, informed consent — unless legally compelled.

Right of Reply

If you are the subject of an AML Network report or database entry and wish to respond:

• You may submit a written Right of Reply Statement
• We will review and consider publishing it alongside or within the article or database entry
• Statements must not contain legal threats, hate speech, or misinformation

We believe in open, documented dialogue over censorship.

Use of Artificial Intelligence

Some analytical processes and data classification tools on AML Network use AI-powered assistance. All outputs are:

• Human-reviewed prior to publication
• Evaluated for bias, hallucination, and misinformation
• Clearly labeled where applicable

We do not rely solely on AI to produce investigative content.

Conflict of Interest Policy

AML Network contributors, editors, and partners must disclose:

• Financial or personal ties to subjects or entities under investigation
• Political affiliations that may compromise neutrality
• Prior employment in banks, lobbying firms, or law enforcement agencies

Any potential conflict is transparently disclosed on author profiles or article footnotes.

Legal and Ethical Boundaries

We operate within the boundaries of international digital rights, responsible journalism, and anti-corruption laws. Our reporting:

• Respects human dignity and avoids incitement
• Avoids doxxing, personal harassment, or revealing protected identities
• Upholds data minimization and privacy-first analysis

Questions or Concerns

To submit a correction, request a redaction, propose a collaboration, or ask about reporting methodology, contact our editorial team.