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Mongolia’s Financial Crime and Corruption: A Case Study of Successful Asset Recovery

A recent case in Mongolia highlights the country’s commitment to combating financial crime and corruption, as it has taken legal action to recover proceeds of corruption. The case, which was concluded in the country of origin but is ongoing in the country where assets were located, involved bribery and money laundering.

Background

According to official information provided by authorities, the UNCAC offenses implicated include:

  • Article 15: Bribery of national public officials
  • Article 23: Laundering of proceeds of crime

The case was initiated through a Mutual Legal Assistance (MLA) request from the country of origin.

In Mongolia, the legal basis for asset recovery is based on conviction-based criminal prosecution and confiscation. International cooperation played a crucial role in the success of the case, with assistance provided by:

  • ARIN-AP
  • The Egmont Group
  • StAR Technical Assistance
  • Human factors such as online and in-person meetings with prosecutorial and law enforcement authorities

Asset Recovery Efforts

As a result of the successful asset recovery efforts, assets valued at 570,307.98 EUR (approximately $622,726.12 USD) were returned to Mongolia. The assets confiscated at the time of recovery consisted mainly of:

  • Cash
  • Other monetary instruments

Case Information

The case information was submitted or last updated in January 2023.

Data Source

The data source for this article is official information provided by country authorities. The case information was submitted by [name], a senior official from the Mongolian government.