Mongolia's Cybersecurity Council, chaired by Prime Minister Uchral Nyam-Osor, held a regular meeting to address the growing threat of online fraud and strengthen measures to combat cybercrime.

Cybercrime accounted for 32% of all recorded crimes in Mongolia in 2026, up from 19% in 2021. While Facebook was used in 78% of cybercrime cases last year, the figure had fallen to 60% this year following police efforts. More than 11,440 cybercrime cases were recorded in the first nine months of 2026.

Cybercrime caused losses of MNT 26.5 billion in 2025, of which MNT 15.9 billion was frozen and MNT 1.8 billion recovered. As of October this year, losses had reached MNT 28 billion, with assets worth MNT 15 billion frozen and MNT 1.5 billion recovered.

To help the public recognize and prevent online fraud, the website www.zalilan.113.mn has been established. It provides information on common scams, tools for checking suspicious links and emails, and guidance on what to do if victims fall prey to fraud. Common schemes include fake accounts, suspicious links, fraudulent lotteries, and requests for money made under another person's identity.

Prime Minister Uchral instructed relevant ministries and agencies to comprehensively reform and strengthen the system for combating online fraud. He also directed the police, the Communications Regulatory Commission, the Bank of Mongolia, and commercial banks, among other institutions, to develop proposals for adopting international best practices that would enable agencies to coordinate their efforts through a centralized system and respond more quickly. The proposals are to be presented to the Cabinet.

Published Date:2026-10-25