Kh.Battulga, President of Mongolia has attacked the country’s anti-corruption agency for serving political interests. During a discussion entitled ‘Corruption is not Force Majeure’, held today at Citizens’ Chamber of State House, the  President lambasted the Mongolian Independent Authority against Corruption (IAAC) as being a tool of politicians.

President Battulga noted that corruption is one of the most serious problems in Mongolia, holding back the development of the country. ‘We have suffered and witnessed enough from corruption over the 27 years since Mongolia chose democracy. Unfortunately, those in power have no intention of fighting against corruption, rather they are using it for their own political interests.’

‘Three main factors causing the increase of corruption in Mongolia are the mining sector, mineral licenses and money in circulation.  As of November, 2017, Mongolia has suffered a loss of MNT 65.3 billion due to politicians.’