The Cybercrime Department of the Main Police Department reported the dismantling of an illegal online gambling network and the arrest of nine individuals on January 8, 2026: three citizens of South Korea and six citizens of Mongolia. This was reported by MiddleAsianNews.
The police stated that this network used internet platforms to organize illegal gambling and generated huge profits from it.
In coordination with the prosecutor's office, investigative authorities conducted searches in the homes of the suspects, during which various items were seized, including mobile phones, powerful computers, bank cards, bank books, Vasco devices intended for international transactions, as well as cash in both foreign and national currencies.
Based on the collected evidence and witness testimonies, the suspects are under investigation for organizing gambling and related offenses, such as tax evasion and money laundering, according to the relevant articles of the Criminal Code of Mongolia. The Cybercrime Department intends to file charges after the investigation is completed.
The police warned the public that the use of payment systems, electronic currencies, virtual assets, phone numbers, or other electronic identifiers for organizing or assisting in gambling is a crime under Articles 20.17, 20.18, and 20.19 of the Criminal Code, and may result in imprisonment for a term of one to three years.

Published Date:2026-01-19