Commitment to ID verification and AML in Nigeria
KYC and AML controls help confirm identity, protect user safety, and keep funds clean under Nigerian law. Pin-Up follows regulatory requirements to perform identity check, transaction monitoring, and reporting obligations to the Nigeria Financial Intelligence Unit where required.
Why KYC and AML are applied on this platform
KYC and AML processes verify who the account holder is, deter fraud, and combat financial crime across betting and gaming activity. These safeguards support transparency and account protection for users in Nigeria.
- Fair play
- User safety
- Transparency
- Regulatory compliance
What users need for ID verification and identity check
Every new account holder must complete ID verification before certain features can be used, including withdrawals. Document submission may be requested at registration, during activity review, or when risk triggers arise.
- Valid government-issued photo identification
- Recent proof of residential address
- Confirmation that the payment method is owned and controlled by the account holder
- Source of funds or source of wealth information when required by law
AML security measures and transaction monitoring
Controls are applied to prevent money laundering, terrorism financing, and other illegal activity on the platform. Measures align with the Money Laundering (Prevention and Prohibition) Act 2022, the Terrorism (Prevention and Prohibition) Act 2022, and relevant NLRC guidance.
- Ongoing transaction monitoring and activity review across deposits, bets, and withdrawals
- Automated detection rules to flag suspicious activity and unusual patterns
- Enhanced due diligence for higher-risk users, events, or jurisdictions
- Manual reviews of large or unusual transfers before processing
- Risk scoring based on behaviour, geography, product use, and other indicators
- Screening against sanctions lists and PEP databases, including UN and local lists
- Reporting obligations met through STRs or CTRs to the NFIU and cooperation with competent authorities when required
Prohibited actions that undermine KYC and AML
The platform restricts conduct that may conceal identity or misuse the service. Any attempt to bypass controls or compromise account protection is forbidden.
- Opening or operating multiple accounts for one person
- Using forged, altered, or stolen documents
- Money laundering or terrorism financing attempts
- Manipulation of systems or attempts to defeat security measures
- Sharing, selling, or transferring account access
- Using third-party payment instruments or acting as an intermediary
- Misrepresenting identity or acting on behalf of another person
Consequences for non-compliance and suspicious activity
Violations of KYC or AML rules trigger enforcement in line with Nigerian regulatory requirements.
Temporary or permanent account suspension, freezing or confiscation of funds linked to suspicious activity, cancellation of bets or winnings, reporting to competent authorities where applicable.
User responsibilities during verification and use
Users must provide accurate and current personal data, and promptly complete identity check steps when requested. Additional document submission may be required to finish verification or to clarify activity. Only payment methods owned and controlled by the account holder may be used. Any suspicious activity must be reported to customer support without delay. Users should follow responsible gaming guidance and keep credentials confidential to maintain account protection.
Fair play and transparency principles for Nigeria
The platform upholds fair play and transparency to protect users and maintain a safe environment. Processes are designed to meet legal duties while treating all users consistently.
- Compliance with KYC, AML, and CTF standards applicable in Nigeria
- Confidentiality and protection of personal data under the Nigeria Data Protection Act 2023
- Ongoing monitoring for suspicious activity and timely reviews
- Prevention of manipulation, collusion, and other unfair behaviour
- User support on safety matters and reporting channels
- Shared responsibility between the platform and the account holder
- Equal conditions and impartial treatment for all users
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