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AML / KYC Policy – Viapa AI Effective Date: September 15th, 2025   1. Customer Due Diligence (KYC) We require users to provide: – Full legal name –…

Title: AML KYC Policy
Date: September 16, 2025

AML / KYC Policy – Viapa AI

Effective Date: September 15th, 2025

 

1. Customer Due Diligence (KYC)

We require users to provide:

– Full legal name

– Valid government-issued ID

– Proof of address

– Phone/email verification

 

2. Transaction Monitoring

We monitor wallet and Espees transactions for suspicious patterns, including:

– High-value or unusual transfers

– Rapid or repeated conversions

– Cross-border activities flagged by regulators

 

3. Reporting Obligations

We cooperate with Parallex Bank, regulators, and law enforcement to report suspicious activity.

 

4. Risk-Based Approach

Customers may be classified as low, medium, or high risk. Enhanced due diligence will apply to high-risk users.

 

5. Sanctions Compliance

We do not do business with individuals/entities on UN, EU, OFAC, EFCC, or CBN prohibited lists.

 

Austine Itebalumeh – Social Media Specialist

Profile Summary

Austine Itebalumeh is the Social Media Specialist at Viapa AI, shaping the brand’s voice and engagement strategy across global platforms. He develops campaigns that communicate Viapa’s mission and foster authentic user connections.

Core Competencies

– Strategic content development and campaign management
– Community engagement and user feedback
– Analytics and performance optimization
– Cross-team collaboration with design and product units

Professional Philosophy

Austine believes social media is about building conversations, not just broadcasting. His focus is on creating authentic, value-driven content that aligns with Viapa’s vision of human-centered AI.

Williams Omoruyi – Product Designer

Profile Summary

William Omoruyi is a Product Designer at Viapa AI, where he translates advanced AI technologies into intuitive, human-centered designs. He specializes in crafting seamless user experiences across mobile and web platforms.

Core Competencies

– User-centered design, prototyping, and usability testing
– Visual and brand-consistent design across interfaces
– Interaction and motion design to humanize AI
– Scalable design systems for efficient collaboration

Design Philosophy

William believes design should empower users by making AI understandable and inclusive. He ensures every interface builds trust and enhances user experience.

Tofunmi Stephen Adeagbo – Software Engineer

Profile Summary

Tofunmi Adeagbo is a Software Engineer at Viapa AI, responsible for backend logic, APIs, and integrations powering the Viapa Wallet and Espees currency. He ensures platform scalability, reliability, and security.

Core Competencies

– Backend development & secure API design
– Database optimization and management
– Cross-platform engineering (web & mobile)
– Agile development methodologies

Professional Philosophy

Tofunmi believes in writing clean, efficient code that solves real-world problems and improves lives. His goal is to contribute to technology that empowers communities.

Jeffrey Osahon Idehen, M.Sc, MBA

– Cloud Architect

Profile Summary

With over 12 years of IT leadership experience and 10+ global industry certifications, I specialize in architecting scalable fintech, cloud, and AI-driven solutions that deliver measurable impact. My work has generated $10M+ in revenue growth and enhanced financial accessibility for millions worldwide through digital transformation and technical innovation.

As Co-Founder and Chief Cloud Architect, I bring deep expertise in business development, business analysis, and project management, managing multi-million-dollar portfolios and guiding cross-functional teams to deliver solutions that align with business strategy and client needs.

Key Accomplishments:

Fintech Innovation & Scale: Contributed to the Ericsson Wallet Platform, powering 400M+ mobile wallets, processing $40B+ monthly transactions, and enabling digital wallet expansion across 24 countries.

Strategic Technology Leadership: Designed fintech, cloud, and AI solutions that boosted market penetration, optimized operations, and drove revenue growth.

Cloud & AI Integration: Implemented AI-powered strategies and cloud-native solutions that improved automation, efficiency, and customer experience.

Career Trajectory: Advanced from intern to Fintech SME in just 5 years, leading engineering operations, systems integration, and regulatory compliance.

Certifications:
Fintech (HarvardX) • Project Management (MITx) • AI: Business Strategies & Applications (UC Berkeley) • Digital Transformation (UC Berkeley) • Executive Leadership (Oxford Saïd) • CXO Strategies (Cambridge Judge) • Certified Digital Financial Practitioner (Tufts) • PMP (PMI) • CSM (Scrum Institute)

Marian Tolofari – Chief Security Officer (CSO)

Profile Summary

Marian Tolofari leads cybersecurity and compliance at Viapa AI. She brings more than six years of specialized expertise in incident response, threat intelligence, and forensics, with past roles at TCS USA, Comcast, Morgan Stanley, and Xcel Energy.

Key Achievements

– Developed enterprise-grade security frameworks at Fortune 500 companies.
– Led multiple incident response and forensics investigations.
– CEO of Kemafy LLC, delivering IT security consulting and digital transformation services.

Professional Philosophy

Marian is committed to ensuring Viapa’s growth is matched with uncompromising standards of trust, resilience, and compliance. She believes security must be proactive, adaptive, and transparent.

 

I. Kennedy Yinusa – Chief Technology Officer (CTO)

Profile Summary

Kennedy Yinusa is an award-winning AI/ML specialist and technology leader who defines Viapa’s engineering vision. He has over a decade of experience across EdTech, FinTech, InsurTech, and non-profit sectors in the UK, US, Canada, and Africa. Kennedy has delivered multi-agent systems, Retrieval-Augmented Generation pipelines, and multilingual AI solutions adopted at scale.

Recognitions

– Thinkers360 Top 50 in EdTech (2023, 2025)
– Dexie Global Hackathon (3rd place, CoTaskAI)
– Rasa AI Building Challenge (Best New Feature Idea, MailoBot)
– Google Maps Platform award nominee

Professional Philosophy

Kennedy’s mandate at Viapa is to make advanced AI feel natural, private, and dependable, through rigorous architecture, DevOps discipline, and measurable user outcomes.

 

Kenneth James – Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

Profile Summary

Kenneth James is the visionary Founder & CEO of Viapa Ltd, where he leads the mission to build a connected AI-powered ecosystem that unites payments, e-commerce, delivery, transport, and community services through one secure platform. He combines years of experience in cybersecurity, IT consulting, and real estate investment with a passion for solving complex problems through innovative, scalable solutions.

Key Achievements

– Founded Viapa Ltd, launching the first Parallex Bank-backed AI wallet system with Espees digital currency.
– Created Church Connect ERP, a comprehensive global church management system.
– Successfully delivered IT consulting, brand development, and security projects through Kemafy LLC.
– Spearheaded real estate developments, including multifamily residential projects in Colorado.

Leadership Philosophy

Kenneth believes that technology should empower communities, not just enterprises. He is dedicated to building platforms that merge financial inclusion, AI innovation, and human connection.