An AML investigation file gathers the evidence an EU obliged entity builds under AMLD5 (Directive 2018/843). anonym.plus removes names, IDs, and account data from that dossier on your device. The findings and timeline stay clear while the subject's data is shielded.
When this applies
A team escalates a case summary to outside counsel for a second view. You share a cleaned version that keeps the analysis but not the people.
How anonym.plus handles it
- Open the dossier in anonym.plus on your device.
- Local OCR reads scanned statements within it.
- The tool flags names, IDs, and account numbers.
- Keep the findings and event timeline.
- Swap each identifier for a label.
- Save the clean dossier locally.
What you need to provide
- The investigation file (PDF, DOCX, or scan).
- An operator (Replace keeps the findings readable).
- Optional name map for repeat subjects across files.
PII & financial identifiers detected
| Category | anonym.plus entity type | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Names | PERSON | Pia Lund → [SUBJECT] |
| Identifiers | NATIONAL_ID | ID 5521-09 → [ID] |
| Financial | IBAN_CODE | FR14 2004 → [IBAN] |
| Amounts | MONEY | €63,400 → [AMOUNT] |
| Contact | EMAIL_ADDRESS | lund@example.eu → [EMAIL] |
| Location | LOCATION | Lyon, FR → [LOCATION] |
Compliance achieved
- Strips subject data from a dossier built under Directive 2018/843.
- Keeps findings and timeline so the review still holds value.
- Offline work keeps an active case off any server — GDPR-friendly.
- Covers 48 languages for cross-border names and addresses.
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Limitations & cautions
The obliged entity must keep the full file for the AMLD retention period. Share only a cleaned copy. A unique transaction chain can re-identify a subject indirectly, so read the narrative before you pass it on.
Frequently asked questions
Does AMLD5 let me delete the file by redacting it?
No. AMLD retention rules require the full dossier. Redaction makes a safe copy for review, not a deletion.
Can it handle names from several EU countries?
Yes. The tool covers 48 languages, so cross-border names are flagged consistently.
Is the case uploaded?
No. The app is fully offline, so an active investigation stays on your device.