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New Partnership to Strengthen Economic Security in Europe

In a significant move to bolster economic safety across Europe, Sayari, a leading AI platform specializing in business risk management, has joined forces with DataExpert, a premier provider of solutions targeting cybercrime and fraud prevention for government bodies. Announced on August 28, 2026, this strategic partnership aims to equip authorities in eight European nations with cutting-edge tools necessary for navigating the increasingly complex landscape of financial security.

Harnessing Expertise for Effective Implementation

Sayari’s extensive portfolio of capabilities will be paired with DataExpert's tailored services, which include implementation, training, and on-ground support designed specifically for governmental clients. This alignment of expertise is expected to significantly enhance the ability of authorities, law enforcement agencies, defense bodies, and financial investigation units to manage and mitigate economic threats.

With governments throughout Europe restructuring their systems to tackle financial crime more effectively, including the establishment of new sanctions bodies and anti-money laundering agencies, there’s a notable increase in the demand for robust analytical tools. The ability to track ownership structures, commercial transactions, and financial flows across borders has never been more critical. According to the EU AI Act, reliable AI systems equipped with necessary security measures have become paramount to these efforts.

Expanding Sayari's Reach

Sayari is already entrenched in the European market, supporting many of the continent's largest financial institutions and multinationals. This partnership not only strengthens its foothold among governmental clients but also capitalizes on DataExpert’s deep-rooted connections in the OSINT (Open Source Intelligence) community. Their expertise will ensure that agencies receive professional implementation and customized workflows from day one.

Gino Flem, the Managing Director for Benelux at DataExpert, emphasizes the urgent need for authorities to respond to cross-border financial crimes and sanctions evasion rapidly. He states, “By merging Sayari's insights derived from primary sources with our investigative prowess and on-site support, we’re equipping authorities to utilize this intelligence immediately and securely.”

Farley Mesko, Sayari’s CEO, asserts that economic safety is emerging as a guiding principle for governance in Europe. With countries in the region leading the way in establishing new enforcement bodies and strategies to combat financial crime, they have also shown significant investment in sovereign AI. Mesko explains, “We see this as a crucial investment, as these governments are the first to realize the need for controlled and verifiable AI solutions.”

The Role of Sovereign AI

Sayari's sovereign AI technology is designed to run within an agency’s environment — be it in government clouds, private enclaves, or classified data clouds. Sayari builds its models from proprietary data and insights derived over a twelve-year period, ensuring that no client data is utilized for training. This approach offers predictability in infrastructure costs, avoiding token-based billing. Each output is thoroughly sourced and assessed, with human oversight at the final decision-making stage. Central to this is Sayari’s Commercial World Model, which amalgamates over 12 billion datasets from primary sources across more than 250 jurisdictions, creating a reliable database for understanding global trade.

By collaborating with DataExpert, agencies across Europe can deploy this technology to address priority areas outlined by their governments, including:
1. Tracking complex illegal financial networks across borders to support central reporting agencies and investigations carried out by law enforcement.
2. Export control and enforcement of trade regulations regarding dual-use goods and management of shadow fleet ownership networks.
3. Mapping networks designed to circumvent sanctions hidden within convoluted corporate structures.
4. Verifying economic ownership and the integrity of registries.
5. Identifying risks related to supply chains in defense and national security, including foreign ownership, control, or influence hazards, alongside dependencies on critical resources.
6. Ensuring investment security as the new EU regulation on foreign investment review duties evolves in the region.

Upcoming Webinar on Economic Security

To delve deeper into these pressing issues, Sayari and DataExpert are hosting a joint webinar on September 1st, from 10 to 11 AM CET. The session, titled “Following the Paper Trails: Tracing Chinese Money Laundering Organizations from the Golden Triangle to Europe”, will educate participants on utilizing corporate ownership and trade document data to uncover illegal transnational financial flows.

About DataExpert

DataExpert has built a strong reputation as a trusted partner for investigations and intelligence gathering, specializing in OSINT, digital forensics, data analysis, and cybersecurity. Their comprehensive services—ranging from onboarding and implementation to training and support—enable government and law enforcement agencies to transform complex data into actionable insights.

About Sayari

Sayari's robust decision-making infrastructure underpins economic security and business risk management through reliable sovereign AI. Their model supports a trusted framework for analyzing data, having gained confidence from several regulatory bodies and Fortune 500 companies around the world. With a presence in more than 35 countries, Sayari is dedicated to uncovering hidden networks while ensuring compliance with international trade regulations.

By working together, Sayari and DataExpert stand positioned to significantly enhance the capabilities of European authorities in their fight against financial crime, laying the groundwork for a more secure economic future.