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Cybercrime Accounts for a Quarter of All Crimes in Mongolia, Says Parliament Speaker

Mongolia is facing an alarming rise in cybercrime, with parliament speaker G. Zandanshatar expressing concerns over the increasing number of digital offenses. In an effort to combat this issue, he emphasized the need for more specific provisions in the draft law on cyber crime.

Digital Usage and Cyber Crime Statistics

According to official statistics, Mongolia has seen a steady increase in digital usage, accompanied by a surge in cyber crimes. The number of reported cyber crimes has jumped from 659 in 2018 to 737 in 2019. As of November, an astonishing 8,818 cases have been registered, accounting for a significant 26.3% of all crimes. If this trend continues, one-third of all crimes could be cyber-related.

Preventing Cybercrime and Protecting Against Risks

The parliament speaker highlighted the need to include provisions in the draft law on cybersecurity that prevent children from becoming victims of cybercrime. He cited recent instances such as the hacking of parliament.mn and thousands of attacks on data centers as examples of the potential risks that must be addressed.

Additionally, he emphasized the importance of protecting against forgery and hacking of electronic signatures. With approximately 350,000 fake accounts in circulation and advertisements for forging electronic signatures being circulated, immediate action is needed to prevent further cybercrime.

In related news, amendments made to bills on the elimination of duplication of laws related to the provision of public services in electronic form were transferred to the Standing Committee on Innovation and E-Policy for preparation for the final discussion. The amendments received 93 votes in favor.

Summary

Cybercrime is a growing concern in Mongolia, with reported cases increasing significantly over the past year. To combat this issue, parliament speaker G. Zandanshatar has emphasized the need for more specific provisions in the draft law on cyber crime and urged immediate action to prevent further cybercrime.