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Vladimir Putin

Politically Exposed Person · also sanctioned
Probable identity match (85% confidence)

Name and nationality verified across multiple authorities, but at least one source did not publish a date of birth. Verify DOB independently before relying on this record.

⚠ Also currently sanctioned

Vladimir Putin is on 5 active sanctions programs. 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
Heads Of State
Country
Russia
Nationality
Russia
Date of birth
1952-10-07
Place of birth
St Petersburg (then Leningrad), Russia

Also known as

Aliases
President of the Russian Federation · ['PUTIN · PUTIN, Vladimir Vladimirovich · Vladimir'] · Vladimir Putin · Vladimir PUTIN · Vladimir Putin; ウラジーミル・プーチン · Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin · Vladimir Vladimirovich PUTIN · Влади́мир · Владимир Владимирович Путин · Влади́мир Влади́мирович ПУ́ТИН Vladimir Vladimirovich PUTIN Vladimir Vladimirovich POUTINE Vladimir Vladimirovitj PUTIN · Влади́мирович · ПУ́ТИН

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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.

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: 2026-06-10.