Former Mongolian Energy Minister M.Sonompil was sentenced to four years in prison on Wednesday (24 July) over the abuse of power. The Khan-Uul District Court of Ulaanbaatar ruled that M.Sonompil was guilty on charges and had to forfeit MNT 266 million, which he had acquired by illegal means.

The Mongolian Independent Authority against Corruption charged M.Sonompil in October, 2017 in connection with the government tender and financing of the ‘Amgalan’ Thermal Plant.

M.Sonompil worked as Energy Minister between 2012 and 2016.