The One With The Complexity Of Names

Episode 1: The One on the complexity of names. What’s in a name? More than you might think. In the very first episode of Due Diligence Download, Sylwia and Amritha pull back the curtain on one of the biggest—and most overlooked—challenges in corporate investigations: names. From FBI indictments gone wrong, to the pitfalls of transliteration, to the cultural nuances of Arabic and Russian naming conventions, we explore why names can’t be taken at face value in compliance work. Plus, we look at how Natural Language Processing (NLP) and AI are reshaping the way investigators handle name-based searches. Tune in to the full episode to uncover the stories behind names in investigations. Do you have stories of your own, thoughts, or questions on the topic? Share them with us - we would love to hear from you. Resources & Links https://www.occrp.org/en/news/us-imprisoned-head-of-a-bogus-un-agency-using-the-name-of-his-twin https://howmany-ofme.com/ https://www.bernama.com/en/news.php?id=1867400 https://www.hyperscience.ai/resource/natural-language-processing/ https://www.icij.org/investigations/panama-papers/20160403-putin-russia-offshore-network/ https://www.occrp.org/en/project/the-troika-laundromat/sergei-roldugin Sponsors: We’re proudly independent - but we partner with companies who share our passion for smarter due diligence and investigations. A Data Pro turns global data into actionable intelligence. For over 26 years, we have helped decision-makers in risk, compliance, and communications with tailored solutions. Our three core divisions deliver measurable impact: Risk Intelligence strengthens compliance and KYC/AML programmes through due diligence, sanctions lists, UBO tracing, and PEP/SEP screening; Media Intelligence equips PR, marketing, and executives with insights on reputation, crises, competitors, influencers, and trends; and Data Solutions provide clean, structured data for automation and AI. With 500+ multilingual specialists across 80+ jurisdictions, we catch risks before they catch up to you—helping your business act confidently and proactively. Find out more here - https://adata.pro/ Every Decision Carries Risk. Managing it requires more than surface-level checks. At The Search Group (TSG), we deliver specialist due diligence and risk intelligence through a global network of expert hubs, combining deep local insight with global perspective. For over 15 years we have supported clients across 100+ jurisdictions with Compliance reviews, Pre-transaction due diligence,Investigations and Ethics advisory.Our tailored research transforms complexity into clarity and risk into opportunity – empowering confident, informed decisions. Discover how TSG can support your next big move at www.thesearchgroup.com. Follow us here: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/dddpodcast/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@duediligencedownload Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/duediligencedownload/ Subscribe, leave a review, and share this episode with your friends, family and colleagues who live and breathe ethics & compliance or just love a good investigative story.

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