mcp-sanctions-check

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.

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)