On January 8, 2026, the Cybercrime Department of the Main Police Department reported the closure of a network of illegal online games and the detention of nine individuals, including three South Korean citizens and six Mongolian citizens. This was reported by MiddleAsianNews.
According to police information, this network used internet platforms to conduct illegal gambling, which brought them significant profits.
With the support of 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, books, Vasco devices for international transactions, as well as cash in both foreign and national currencies.
Based on the collected evidence and witness testimonies, the detainees are under investigation on charges of organizing gambling and related crimes, including tax evasion and money laundering, according to the Special Part of the Criminal Code of Mongolia. The Cybercrime Department plans to file charges based on the results of the investigation.
The police warned citizens that the use of electronic payment systems, virtual assets, phone numbers, and other identifiers for organizing or supporting gambling is a criminal offense under Articles 20.17, 20.18, and 20.19 of the Criminal Code, which may result in a prison sentence of 1 to 3 years.
