In Mongolia announced on the international wanted list of ex-mayor of Ulaanbaatar

The former mayor of the Mongolian capital, Hishgeeghiin Nyambaatar, is wanted by Interpol. This is reported by TASS with reference to the anti-corruption Agency of the country.

Investigative actions against the former mayor of Ulaanbaatar H. Nyambaatar, who is suspected of illegally conducting more than 20 competitive procedures and allocating funds to friends-individuals and organizations, continue. Since he left the state on August 10, 2026, a corresponding request was sent through Interpol.

According to unofficial sources, the former mayor of Ulaanbaatar is hiding in Canada. There is no agreement between Mongolia and Canada on legal support in criminal proceedings. However, both countries are parties to the United Nations anti-corruption convention, which provides a mechanism for the extradition of persons involved in corruption offences.

“We have not yet received a response to our official appeal in this regard,” the National Anti-Corruption Agency said.

Given the seriousness and complexity of the situation, law enforcement officers formed a joint team to investigate 24 large-scale metropolitan projects. During more than 40 inspections and searches in city offices, a large number of electronic files and financial documents related to the selection of bidders were seized. Almost 200 officials and representatives of enterprises were interviewed and restrictions were imposed on the movement of their funds. Of the six cases opened, one was fully investigated and transferred to the prosecutor's office for trial. The remaining five cases are under criminal and financial investigation. Nine accused citizens were taken into custody.

In the case of the construction of a highway along the Tuul River, charges of abuse of office were brought not only by Hishgegiin Nyambaatar, but also by the former deputy chairman of the city council plus five other citizens. All of their assets and assets have been seized.

Mongolian Prime Minister Nyam-Osorin Uchral dismissed Hishgegiin Nyambaatar as mayor of the capital on May 16, 2026. The reason was that the mayor failed to organize the creation and distribution of strategic food reserves for residents. On the same day, the Prime Minister of Mongolia announced the formation of a special commission to audit all city projects and competitions.