# Sanctions Screening: Why Your Withdrawal Gets Held

URL: https://www.caijing188.com/sanctions-screening-holds/
Published: 2026-10-27T22:58:18+08:00 | Updated: 2026-10-27T22:58:18+08:00
Verified: 2026-10-27

## Quick answer
Sanctions screening runs name checks at onboarding and wallet scoring on every transfer. Most holds are false positives that clear on review.

## Summary
Why a withdrawal that cleared last month can be held today, and what a sanctions screening match really means for your funds.

## FAQ
Q: Is a sanctions hold the same as a frozen account?
A: No. A hold pauses a specific transfer pending review. A freeze restricts the account itself. The first usually clears; the second usually requires a formal process.
Q: Can support escalate my case?
A: Support can pass information to compliance, but it cannot decide the outcome. Repeated escalation generally delays rather than accelerates.
Q: Why was I flagged when I have done nothing wrong?
A: Most matches come from name transliteration, common surnames, or a counterparty several hops back in the transaction history. None of those require wrongdoing on your part.
Q: Does using a fresh address avoid screening?
A: No. The address is screened whether it is new or old. A new address simply has less history attached to it, which can mean a lower score — but it is still checked.
Q: What documents are usually requested?
A: Typically proof of the source of funds: an exchange statement, a sale contract, a payslip, or a bank record showing the origin of the money that bought the assets.
Q: Can I move the funds to a different venue while the first one reviews?
A: Only the funds that are not already held. A held withdrawal cannot be redirected, which is why spreading balances across venues matters before a problem, not after.