On 2 June 2026, Mr. G. Azjargal, Deputy Director and Chief Commissioner of the Independent Authority Against Corruption (IAAC) of Mongolia, received Mr. Thomas Powell, Legal Attaché, and Mr. Hsiang Wang, Assistant Legal Attaché of the U.S. Embassy in Beijing, along with Mr. George Babykutty, Regional Deputy Attaché of the Criminal Investigation Division, Internal Revenue Service (IRS-CI), U.S. Consulate General Hong Kong.

During the meeting, the parties exchanged views on the current state of cooperation between the IAAC and relevant U.S. agencies, as well as ongoing training and capacity-building programs. In particular, they highlighted the effectiveness of cooperation through the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) National Academy programs, the International Law Enforcement Academy (ILEA) trainings, and collaboration with the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN), including the implementation of mutual legal assistance (MLA) mechanisms and information exchange.

The parties also discussed progress in information sharing and asset recovery efforts related to money laundering and corruption cases, noting the active cooperation with U.S. counterparts. In this context, they addressed the exchange of financial intelligence through the Egmont Group channels and explored opportunities to further strengthen cooperation with relevant institutions.

Furthermore, both sides exchanged views on expanding cooperation in combating cyber fraud, transnational organized crime, narcotics-related offenses, and crimes against children in the digital environment. It was noted that cyber fraud, particularly involving social media platforms and cryptocurrency, has been increasing in Mongolia.

In addition, the parties shared experiences regarding investigations involving cryptocurrency, including asset freezing, seizure, confiscation, and restitution mechanisms, and discussed the possibility of organizing specialized training in this area. The U.S. side also introduced potential training programs on transnational organized crime, financial investigations, and cybercrime.

At the conclusion of the meeting, both sides expressed their commitment to further strengthening cooperation, particularly in enhancing human resource capacity, and expanding training and professional exchange opportunities.