Compliance

Human rights and ESG

Kontrol Sentinel supports organisations conducting Human Rights Due Diligence and ESG risk assessments by providing structured monitoring of external signals related to companies, individuals, and entities.

The platform aggregates publicly available indicators across multiple domains including:

• Human rights allegations
• Environmental controversies
• Governance incidents
• Corruption signals
• Reputational risks

Financial crime and AML

Kontrol Sentinel can support financial crime and Anti-Money Laundering (AML) functions by acting as an external risk intelligence layer.

The platform may assist organisations in identifying public signals linked to:

• Corruption allegations
• Fraud investigations
• Sanctions-related reporting
• Governance controversies
• Reputational risks associated with entities

Kontrol Sentinel does not replace regulated compliance functions such as:

• Customer due diligence (CDD)
• Enhanced due diligence (EDD)
• Transaction monitoring
• Sanctions screening
• Regulatory reporting obligations

Use of public sources

Kontrol Sentinel operates according to Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) principles. The platform processes information that is publicly available and lawfully accessible at the time it is collected.

Sources may include:

• Publicly accessible news publications
• Official government announcements
• Regulatory communications
• Corporate disclosures
• Other lawfully accessible public information

Organisational structure

Kontrol Sentinel is developed and operated by Samarkand Industries OÜ, a private limited company (osaühing) incorporated in Estonia under registry code 17492007, with its registered office at Narva mnt 5, 10117 Tallinn, Harjumaa, Estonia. Samarkand Industries OÜ builds digital infrastructure focused on risk intelligence, governance tools, and compliant communication systems, designed to support organisations operating in environments where transparency, regulatory compliance, and operational integrity are essential.

Regulatory positioning

Kontrol Sentinel is a technology platform providing risk intelligence and communication infrastructure. The platform does not operate as:

• A financial institution
• A regulated investigative service
• A credit rating agency
• A legal advisory firm
• A regulatory reporting service

Organisations remain fully responsible for their own compliance obligations and regulatory filings.

Compliance framework alignment

Kontrol Sentinel is designed to support organisations operating under international compliance and governance frameworks. While the platform does not provide legal determinations or regulatory certification, its architecture and monitoring capabilities are aligned with widely recognised principles used in corporate compliance, risk management, and due diligence.

UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights (UNGPs)

Kontrol Sentinel can support organizations in identifying potential adverse human rights signals linked to entities within their operational or supply chain environments.

OECD Due Diligence Guidance for Responsible Business Conduct

The platform may assist organizations in monitoring external developments that could affect risk assessments conducted under OECD due diligence methodologies.

EU Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD)

For organizations preparing for or operating under the EU's evolving sustainability due diligence requirements, Kontrol Sentinel can provide external monitoring signals that may inform internal review processes.

Financial Action Task Force (FATF) Principles

Financial institutions and compliance teams may use Kontrol Sentinel as a supplementary external intelligence source when identifying reputational signals linked to financial crime risks.

Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Frameworks

Public signals identified through the platform may support ESG monitoring and reporting workflows by highlighting developments linked to governance controversies, environmental incidents, or social impact concerns.

Kontrol Sentinel does not determine compliance with these frameworks. Instead, it provides external intelligence signals that organisations may incorporate into their own governance, compliance, and due diligence processes.