Ethereum is the leading smart contract platform, also used for USDT (ERC-20), USDC, and thousands of DeFi tokens. Use the free checker to screen a Ethereum (ETH) address for an OFAC SDN match, available entity label matches and ransomware address matches where the network is covered.
How to check an Ethereum wallet for AML
- Paste your ETH wallet address in the input above.
- Run the Ethereum check and review the risk score, sanctions hits and activity shown in the result.
- Choose the paid $1 report on the website or in @cryptoamlscan_bot, where payment is $1 in USDT or 75 Telegram Stars. A PDF is available when generation succeeds.
What is AML screening for Ethereum?
AML screening for Ethereum wallets compares a submitted address with sanctions address data, ransomware address lists where the network is covered, and available labels. Entity name matching uses labels rather than a complete list of sanctioned wallets.
Ethereum addresses share the exact same 0x format as other EVM-compatible chains (BNB Chain, Polygon, Arbitrum, and more). This page checks Ethereum mainnet activity only; each of those other chains has its own dedicated check page (BNB, Polygon, Arbitrum, Avalanche, Optimism) that fetches real data from its own network instead of Ethereum's.
Key risk signals for Ethereum wallets
Tornado Cash (sanctioned by OFAC in 2022) remains the primary mixer concern for ETH addresses. DeFi protocol hacks and scam token contracts are also tracked.
- OFAC SDN match: Direct comparison with digital currency addresses in the official SDN data copy.
- Entity name label match: Available labels are compared with UN, UK OFSI, Australia DFAT and Switzerland SECO entity names, not wallet address lists.
- Ransomware address match: BTC addresses are compared with the Ransomwhere export.
- Optional Merkle Science labels: The paid report attempts enrichment where supported; these labels are not a guaranteed sanctions source.
Ethereum AML compliance: what you need to know
Ethereum carries the broadest AML surface area of any smart contract platform. In August 2022, OFAC sanctioned Tornado Cash, the privacy mixer that had processed over $7 billion in transactions, including approximately $455 million laundered by North Korea's Lazarus Group. The Ronin bridge hack in March 2022 saw Lazarus drain $625 million in ETH and USDC, the largest single crypto theft attributed to a state actor. The EVM compatibility standard means risk flags from Ethereum propagate to compatible chains including BNB, Polygon, and Avalanche. Exchanges including Coinbase and Kraken maintain blocklists of Ethereum addresses associated with sanctioned Tornado Cash contracts. Any wallet that interacted with Tornado Cash after August 2022 faces deposit rejection at major exchanges, and those interactions are permanently visible on-chain.
Check an Ethereum address in Telegram
To check an Ethereum (ETH) address, send it to @cryptoamlscan_bot. Your first check is free with no registration, and the free grant follows your Telegram user ID across all CryptoAML bots. The free result shows the OFAC result, balance, transaction count and first seen activity, with paid report fields locked. A paid check costs $1 in USDT or 75 Telegram Stars.
Example Ethereum addresses in OFAC SDN data
These are examples of Ethereum addresses present in the OFAC SDN data copy used by this site. They are not a complete list. Check the official SDN list for the current status of an address.
0x098B716B8Aaf21512996dC57EB0615e2383E2f960xa0e1c89Ef1a489c9C7dE96311eD5Ce5D32c20E4B0x3Cffd56B47B7b41c56258D9C7731ABaDc360E0730x53b6936513e738f44FB50d2b9476730C0Ab3Bfc10x35fB6f6DB4fb05e6A4cE86f2C93691425626d4b1
+5 more in the full OFAC SDN list.
Ethereum AML risk types: reference table
| Risk type | What it means | What to do |
|---|---|---|
| Tornado Cash interaction | Address deposited to or withdrew from OFAC-sanctioned Tornado Cash contracts after Aug 2022 | Block. Any post-Aug-2022 Tornado Cash interaction is a direct OFAC violation. |
| Lazarus Group exposure | Funds traceable to North Korean state hacking operations | Block and file SAR if required by jurisdiction. |
| DeFi exploit proceeds | Address received funds from Ronin bridge, Wormhole, or other protocol hacks | Request source-of-funds documentation. |
| Scam token contracts | Address interacted with known phishing or rug-pull token contracts | Elevated KYC required before proceeding. |
| USDT/USDC freeze list | Address frozen by Tether or Circle under law enforcement request | Do not transact — funds non-transferable. |
More Ethereum AML questions
Does the AML check cover NFT transactions on Ethereum?
Yes. Our tool screens the full Ethereum address history including NFT marketplace activity (OpenSea, Blur, LooksRare). NFT platforms have been used as a vector for money laundering.
Are EVM-compatible chains covered in an Ethereum check?
The Ethereum check covers the ETH mainnet address only. BNB, Polygon, Arbitrum, Avalanche, and Optimism share the same address format but are separate blockchains with their own dedicated check pages: run each one separately for real per-chain data.
What is the risk of receiving ETH from a Tornado Cash address?
Any ETH received from a Tornado Cash address post-August 2022 creates OFAC exposure. Exchanges including Coinbase and Kraken will flag or block the receiving address. Always screen before accepting large ETH transfers.