Individuals in prominent public positions (e.g., heads of state, senior politicians, judges). Due to heightened corruption risk, institutions must apply enhanced due diligence to PEPs and their associates. Persons related to Politically Exposed Persons (PEPs) are commonly referred to as Relatives and Close Associates (RCAs). In anti-money laundering (AML) and financial compliance, these individuals are subject to the same enhanced scrutiny as the PEPs themselves due to the potential risk for bribery and corruption.