On January 8, 2026, as a result of an operation conducted by the Cybercrime Department of the Main Police Department, nine individuals were arrested, including three citizens of South Korea and six citizens of Mongolia. According to MiddleAsianNews, this group is suspected of organizing illegal online gambling.
According to police information, this network used online platforms for gambling, generating significant income from its activities.
Investigators, having obtained permission from the prosecutor's office, conducted searches at the homes of the suspects, during which various items were seized, including numerous mobile phones, powerful computers, bank cards and books, Vasco devices for international transactions, as well as both foreign and national currency.
Based on the collected evidence and witness testimonies, the suspects are under investigation for charges of organizing gambling and other related crimes, including tax evasion and money laundering, according to the Special Part of the Criminal Code of Mongolia. The Cybercrime Department intends to file charges based on the results of the investigation.
Law enforcement agencies have warned the public that the use of electronic payment systems, virtual assets, phone numbers, and other electronic identifiers to organize or facilitate gambling is considered a criminal offense. Such actions may result in imprisonment for a term of one to three years in accordance with Articles 20.17, 20.18, and 20.19 of the Criminal Code.
