Case Study July 2026

How Buildbank MFB screened 70,000+ transactions and blocked ₦97 million in suspicious activity

Verifow's automated AML platform delivered real-time transaction monitoring, predictable pricing, and full auditability, without vendor lock-in.

70K+
Transactions screened
₦97M+
Suspicious value blocked
100%
Platform uptime
24h
Deployment time
The Problem

Compliance failures that cost money

Like many financial institutions, Buildbank MFB was struggling with compliance infrastructure that didn't work reliably. The specific challenges included:

  • Unpredictable costs - token-based billing made it impossible to forecast compliance spend.
  • Rules that didn't trigger reliably - velocity rules like "block transactions above X amount in 10 minutes" consistently failed, even after AI "restructuring".
  • Rate limit errors - third-party APIs stopped working during peak transaction volumes.
  • Limited audit trails - incomplete visibility created exposure during CBN examinations.
"We needed a compliance solution we could actually trust. One that wouldn't surprise us with hidden costs or fail when we needed it most."
- Buildbank MFB Compliance Team
The Solution

Verifow - automated AML compliance

Buildbank MFB deployed Verifow to replace their existing compliance infrastructure. The platform was live within 24 hours.

Module Capability
Transaction Monitoring Real-time AML/CFT checks on all transactions
Sanctions & PEP Screening UN, OFAC, EU, UK, and Nigerian domestic sanctions
Detection Rules & Risk Scoring Custom rule builder with velocity, aggregate, and watchlist conditions
Case Management Dedicated compliance dashboard with workflow tools
Regulatory Reporting Automated STR, SAR, CTR, FTR reporting in CBN-compliant formats
Audit & Compliance Immutable logs for CBN/NFIU inspections

Predictable pricing

Flat-fee, no token purchases, no billing surprises.

No rate limits

Our infrastructure gave them full control during peak volumes.

Rules that actually work

Velocity rules triggered reliably; delete a rule, it's gone.

No vendor lock-in

Technology they could audit and modify.

24-hour deployment

Live and screening transactions within a single day.

Full auditability

Every decision logged for examiner inspection.

The Results

₦97 million in suspicious transactions blocked

Within the first month of deployment, Verifow delivered measurable results for Buildbank MFB.

70,000+
Transactions screened

All transactions monitored in real time without impacting customer experience.

Multiple
High-risk transactions flagged

Suspicious patterns surfaced automatically for compliance review.

₦97M+
Total value blocked

Suspicious activity stopped before it could expose the bank to regulatory risk.

Zero
False negatives

No suspicious transaction went undetected during the period.

100%
Platform uptime

No errors, no downtime, even through peak transaction periods.

24h
Deployment time

From contract to production in a single business day.

What this means for Buildbank MFB

  • Regulatory confidence - full audit trails for CBN examinations.
  • Cost predictability - no more surprise token bills.
  • Peace of mind - rules that work, every time.
  • Operational efficiency - compliance team focuses on exceptions, not firefighting.
"Verifow has given us confidence in our compliance. We screened 70,000+ transactions and identified 97 million in suspicious activity that could have exposed us to regulatory risk."
- Buildbank MFB Compliance Team
Why Verifow

Why Buildbank MFB chose Verifow

The Old Way

Verifow

Token-based pricing
Flat-fee transaction - predictable
Rate limit errors during peak volumes
Scalable infrastructure - no rate limits
Rules that failed after AI restructuring
Rules that work - delete a rule, it's gone
Opaque decision-making
Every decision logged - full auditability
Vendor lock-in
You can audit and modify
Data hosted outside Nigeria
Full data sovereignty

Ready to see results like these?

Verifow is offering a 1-month free trial for qualified financial institutions. Screen up to 100,000 transactions at no cost with full platform access - no vendor lock-in.

100,000 free transactions

Full screening at no cost for one month.

Full platform access

Monitoring, sanctions, case management, and reporting.

24-hour deployment

Dedicated support to get you live in a day.

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