Sergey Viktorovich LAVROV

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Sergey Viktorovich LAVROV is on 1 active sanctions program. Their PEP status is independent of these designations. See the full sanctions record for source citations and program details.

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Identity

Role: Minister of Foreign Affairs
Country: Russia
Nationality: RUS
Date of birth: 1950-03-21
Place of birth: Moscow
PEP since: 2004-03-09T00:00:00.000Z

Also known as

Aliases

Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation · Сергей Викторович ЛАВРОВ Sergey Viktorovich LAVROV Sergueï Viktorovich LAVROV Sergej Viktorovitj LAVROV

PEP categories · 1

FATF-aligned categorisation. Each category indicates a different scope of enhanced due diligence.

cabinet ministers

Sources · 1

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Wikidata Subset	Wikidata PEP: cabinet_ministers	View source record ↗

Possible matches in other source lists · 1

Records in other lists with high name overlap that may describe the same person. We have not aggregated these into the record above because date of birth, nationality, or both were not published by one or more sources. Review each below and verify identity against the source record before treating as the same individual.

Sergey Viktorovich Lavrov

Russia

70% indicative

Why we surfaced this:

✓ Shares 3 name tokens: lavrov, sergey, viktorovich
✗ Date of birth not published by at least one source
• Shared sanctions regime(s): pep

Identity matching — read this first. Sanctions and PEP records are aggregated from independent publishers, each of which spells names differently and publishes a different subset of identifying attributes (date of birth, nationality, place of birth, official identifiers). We aggregate records as a single individual only when date of birth or a combination of strong attributes confirms identity. Lower-confidence matches are surfaced as Possible matches with the specific evidence — they are not silently combined. You must independently verify identity against the issuing authority's source record before any sanctions, AML, or compliance determination.

What a PEP designation means

A Politically Exposed Person is an individual who holds, or has held, a prominent public function. The Financial Action Task Force's Recommendations 12 and 22 require regulated entities to apply enhanced due diligence (EDD) when establishing or maintaining business relationships with PEPs, their family members, and close associates.

Being a PEP is not a finding of wrongdoing or a sanction. It is a structural risk flag that requires additional verification of source of funds, source of wealth, and ongoing transaction monitoring.

Frequently asked questions

Is Sergey Viktorovich LAVROV a sanctioned individual?

Sergey Viktorovich LAVROV's PEP listing is not a sanction. Separately, Sergey Viktorovich LAVROV is currently designated under 1 active sanctions program — see the sanctions record for issuing-authority citations. PEP status and sanctions are distinct.

What is a Politically Exposed Person (PEP)?

A PEP is an individual entrusted with a prominent public function — or their family members and close associates. Under FATF Recommendations 12 and 22, regulated firms apply enhanced due diligence to PEPs because the position carries higher money-laundering and corruption risk. Being a PEP is a risk category, not an accusation.

Why is Sergey Viktorovich LAVROV flagged as a PEP?

Sergey Viktorovich LAVROV is listed as a Politically Exposed Person in the role of Minister of Foreign Affairs, Russia. This reflects a prominent public position that triggers enhanced due diligence — it does not imply any wrongdoing.

Does PEP status mean Sergey Viktorovich LAVROV has done something wrong?

No. A PEP flag is a due-diligence risk category, not an allegation, conviction, or sanction. It signals that counterparties should apply enhanced AML/KYC checks under FATF guidance.

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Disclaimer. This page is informational only and does not constitute legal advice or a compliance determination. Common names may match multiple individuals — verify identity (DOB, nationality, place of birth) independently before any business decision. PEP data sourced from Wikidata public-office records. Last refreshed: 2026-07-23.