Mongols MC criminal allegations and incidents
Mongols colors | |
| Founded | December 5, 1969 |
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| Founding location | Montebello, California, United States |
| Years active | 1969–present |
| Territory | Chapters in 28 countries |
| Membership | 4,000–5,000 |
| Activities | Drug trafficking, extortion, fraud, money laundering, intimidation, assault, murder |
| Allies | Pagans MC |
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| Notable members | |
The Mongols Motorcycle Club is considered a motorcycle gang by law enforcement and intelligence agencies in various countries internationally. Mongols members have a long history in the illegal drugs trade (especially methamphetamine), money laundering, robbery, extortion, firearms violations, murder, and assault, among other crimes. However, senior Mongols members as well as attorneys for the club deny that the group as a whole is a criminal enterprise and claim that the Mongols' bylaws prohibit criminals and drug users from being members.