Prime Minister of Mongolia L. Oyun-Erdene, Deputy Prime Minister L. Gantumur, Deputy Prime Minister T. Dorjkhand, and Minister of Justice and Internal Affairs O. Altangerel today (May 21, 2025) submitted to Chairman of the State Great Hural (Parliament) D. Amarbayasgalan the draft Law on Recovering Unlawfully Acquired Assets of Public Officials through Civil Proceedings, along with related accompanying legislation.

The submission of this draft law follows concerns that the current legal framework does not adequately define crimes of corruption and money laundering, nor does it provide a clear and effective system for confiscating, managing, or redistributing illicitly acquired assets. There is also a lack of regulations for compensating damages caused to the state by the unlawful actions of public officials, and no legislation to protect, conceal, or incentivize whistleblowers—factors that could further aggravate corruption risks.

This proposed legislation aims to strengthen justice, reduce crimes committed by public officials, safeguard public funds and interests, and ensure that confiscated assets are redirected toward the public good.

By establishing legal grounds for the civil recovery and reimbursement of unlawfully acquired property, the draft law is expected to play a key role in promoting social justice. Once enacted, it would enhance the clarity and effectiveness of Mongolia’s anti-corruption laws and yield positive impacts across legal, economic, and social spheres, according to the Press Office of the State Great Hural (Parliament).