The Mongols Motorcycle Club, also known as the Mongol Brotherhood or Mongol Nation, is an international

outlaw motorcycle club An outlaw motorcycle club, known colloquially as a biker club or club (in Australia), is a motorcycle subculture generally centered on the use of Cruiser (motorcycle), cruiser motorcycles, particularly Harley-Davidsons and chopper (motorcycle ...

. Originally formed in

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, in 1969, the club is headquartered in

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.Organized Crime in California – 2004 Annual Report to the Legislature
- California Department of Justice Although the Mongols' main presence lies in California, they also have chapters nationwide in 14 states and internationally in 25 countries. Law enforcement officials estimate approximately 5,000 " full-patched" members are in the club. The Mongols are the 3rd -largest outlaw biker club in the world, after the

Hells Angels The Hells Angels Motorcycle Club (HAMC) is an international outlaw motorcycle club founded in California whose members typically ride Harley-Davidson motorcycles. In the United States and Canada, the Hells Angels are incorporated as the Hells ...

and the Outlaws.Outlaw Motorcycle Gangs
Deputy John Williams,

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(2008) The Mongols are designated an

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group by the

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, the

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, and

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.Mongols OMCG targeted as part of National Day of Action

(4 December 2020) Fear of turf war between Outlaw Motorcycle Gangs in Europe

(21 December 2012)

History

The Mongols Motorcycle Club was formed in

on December 5, 1969. The club had ten founding members, the majority of whom were

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s.Al Aceves: Hard Core No More
Rod Thomas,

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Former gang members speak in Oroville about changing their lives
''

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'' (August 16, 2010) The first national president of the Mongols, Louis Costello, named the club in honor of

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and the

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.Marks of Mayhem & Murder: When a Few Bad "Mongols" Spoil the Bunch, Should the Go Bunch, Should the Government Seize a Motorcycle Association Association's Registered Trademark?
(January 1, 2009) The Mongols' original sergeant-at-arms, Alfonso "Big Al" Aceves, served three tours of duty in Vietnam with the

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. The club's founders were reportedly a group of

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bikers from

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who formed the Mongols as an alternative to the

, which did not allow non-

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members at the time.Judge refuses to strip Mongols biker club of trademarked logo
Joel Ribin, ''

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'' (February 28, 2019) Rules that members of the Mongols bike gang have to follow
Karen Corday, Grunge.com (May 19, 2022) The Mongols voted to become an "

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" club in 1974.Once-goodtime club turned to violence
''

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'' (October 21, 2008) The Mongols' membership increased as the club began recruiting inmates, particularly from the

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. Within ten years of its foundation, the club had established chapters in

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, the

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, the

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and

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.Lift the curtain of secrecy surrounding Mongols motorcycle club and you discover the outlaw way, and much more
David Whiting, ''

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'' (June 20, 2019) The Mongols became involved in a long-term feud with the Hells Angels beginning in 1977.Tension between rival Hells Angels, Mongols biker gangs on the rise
Denis C. Thereault, ''

'' (September 19, 2008) Mongols vs. Hells Angels
''

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'' (January 13, 2011) The Hells Angels ceded control of much of

to the Mongols during the 1980s on the condition that the Angels would in turn hold rights over

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. In 2000, the Mongols had a membership of around 200, with 21 chapters across the United States.National gang sweep includes Oklahoma
''

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'' (May 21, 2000) By 2019, the club had expanded across the U.S. and into a dozen countries internationally.Mongols MC El Paso chapter president accused in biker assault arrested in raid
Daniel Borunda, ''

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'' (April 29, 2019)

Insignia

The Mongols' insignia depicts a caricature of a

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warrior – reported to be

The Infamous ‘One Percenters’: A Review of the Criminality, Subculture, and Structure of Modern Biker Gangs
Danielle Shields (2012) – sporting a topknot,

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and

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, and riding a motorcycle.42 Arrested in Motorcycle Gang Raids
Mitchell Landsberg, ''

'' (May 20, 2000) This image is trademarked and registered with the

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.United States of America v. Mongol Nation
casetext.com (September 16, 2015) The Mongols' logo, along with additional patches, is worn on members' "

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". Other patches worn include those which indicate a member's rank within the club, the location of the chapter to which he belongs, club slogans, and " 1%" emblems. Mongols patches utilize a black-and-white color scheme.The Mongol Motorcycle Gang and the Mexican Mafia
Richard Valdemar, PoliceMag.com (January 21, 2008) The Mongols' back patches, or "rockers", are awarded to the club's members in three steps; firstly the bottom "rocker" which indicates the location of the chapter, followed by the club logo, and finally the top "rocker", reading the name of the club and indicating full membership. According to law enforcement, a skull and crossbones patch worn by a Mongol indicates that the member has killed on behalf of the club. Additionally, a

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reading "RFFN" (an acronym of "respect few, fear none") is allegedly only permitted to be worn by a Mongol who has committed an act of violence against a member of the

.Expert links shooting suspects to Mongols motorcycle gang
''

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'' (December 17, 2008) Mongols members are also known to wear

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-branded clothing in order to circumvent bans on gang colors.Mongols OMCG members have started wearing NFL colours to get around tough bikie laws
Alexandria Utting and Jacob Miley, '' Gold Coast Bulletin'' (27 November 2020) The club's

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s include: "Live Mongol, die Mongol" ("LMDM"); "Mongols forever, forever Mongols ("MFFM"); and "Respect few, fear none" ("RFFN"). Other names for the club include the Mongol Nation and Mongol Brotherhood. The Mongols'

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goes as follows:

Bans on club logos

After a long legal battle with the

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and ATF over the Mongols' MC patch, the Mongols won the rights to continued use and ownership of their patch. In a 2015 racketeering case in Los Angeles, the Federal government tried and failed to use civil forfeiture laws to seize all rights to the Mongols emblems and patches in order to forbid members from wearing them. On September 16, 2015, Federal District Judge David O. Carter dismissed the case. In January 2019, a California jury had ruled that federal prosecutors could strip the motorcycle club of its brand. An attempt to do so was rebuffed by the Central District of California Court, concluding that the seizure of the trademark violated the First Amendment right to free expression and the Eighth Amendment protection from excessive punishment. On 24 April 2020, a law came into effect in New Zealand banning Mongols members from wearing club insignia inside government buildings, including courts, Work and Income offices, libraries, schools, public hospitals, some sports grounds and public swimming pools.Mongols gang patch banned from being worn at government buildings
Melanie Earley,

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(24 April 2020) Minister of Police Stuart Nash stated: "Gang insignia is intended to intimidate the public and other gangs. It is designed to claim ownership of a physical space and to encourage the recruitment of gang prospects. We will not allow the Mongols MC to advertise its presence in this way".Mongols bikies gang banned from wearing patches in Government buildings
Ben Leahy, ''

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'' (24 April 2020)

Membership and organization

Only men are permitted to join the Mongols. In the United States, the club permits

, Native American and

males as members.

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are excluded from joining.The Evolution and Influence of Outlaw Motorcycle Clubs in the American West
Anthony M. Saia,

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(May 2015) In Australia, members are predominantly of Anglo-Celtic-GreekMaori and North African and Middle Eastern Australians, Middle Eastern descent.Wie zijn de Mongols?
''

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'' (8 April 2016) Bikie gangs involve crime and fierce brotherhood for inductees. But what happens if you want to get out?
Mahmood Fazal,

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(18 December 2020) The Mongols in Germany recruit primarily from the

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and Kurdish communities in the country.Bremen verbietet Mongols
''

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'' (21 May 2011) Prospective members are required to own a

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motorcycle and must serve a probationary period as a "prospect" before being initiated into the club. Mongols members are required to pay a monthly fee and attend chapter meetings. The club's bylaws are contained in a 70-page constitution, which also features a list of ten commandments. The Mongols' constitution forbids drug use and dictates that any member convicted of a serious crime faces immediate expulsion from the club.Inside the bikie clubhouse that's a smoke-free zone with exercise and anti-ageing machines
Yoni Bashan, ''

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'' (19 October 2013) The Mongols organization is headed by a "mother chapter", which is composed of national officers and led by a national president. The "mother chapter" exercises authority over all Mongols chapters and members, and is responsible for collecting and reviewing applications, collecting fees and resolving disputes within the club. The Mongols' international headquarters is located in

,Mongols motorcycle club can keep logo, appeals court rules
''

Pasadena Star-News The ''Pasadena Star-News'' is a paid local daily newspaper for the greater Pasadena, California area. The Pasadena ''Star-News'' is a member of Southern California News Group (formerly the Los Angeles Newspaper Group), since 1996. It is also par ...

'' (January 6, 2023) formerly based in MontebelloOutlaw Motorcycle Gangs
Deputy John Williams,

(2008) and

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, and currently in

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. Each club chapter pays financial

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to the "mother chapter" and is governed by an officer corps, consisting of a president, vice president, sergeant-at-arms and a secretary/treasurer. According to prosecutors, the dues collected by the "mother chapter" are used to fund and promote the club and to pay for the legal expenses of members. The club denies, however, that it covers any members' legal fees. The Mongols have an estimated membership of between 1,000 and 2,000 internationally, with chapters in 17 countries; Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, England, France, Germany, Israel, Italy, Malaysia, Mexico, the Netherlands, Norway, Singapore, Sweden, Thailand and the United States. The Mongols oversee the Raiders MC, an affiliated official

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.Mongols starting to flex their muscles in Victoria
Nino Bucci and Rania Spooner, ''

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'' (4 August 2014) How an outlaw motorcycle gang took root in Clarksville
Stephanie Ingersoll, ''

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'' (January 30, 2018) Mongols biker gang member killed Pinellas associate believed to be informant, sheriff says
Natalie Weber, ''

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'' (August 29, 2022)

Criminal allegations and incidents

The Mongols are considered by law enforcement agencies in the United States to be among the "big five" motorcycle gangs, along with the

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* Ba ...

, the

, the Outlaws and the Pagans.Outlaw Bikers Surge Again

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(January 7, 2006) The Mongols are the smallest of the five in terms of membership size. In Australia, the Mongols are included among the "big six", with the Bandidos, the Hells Angels, the

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, the Finks and the Rebels.By their colours: Outlaw motorcycle gang identification guide

(October 4, 2013) Victoria bikies: all you need to know about Big Six outlaw gangs
Anthony Dowsley, ''

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'' (July 7, 2022) Mongols members have a long history in the illegal drugs trade (especially

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money laundering Money laundering is the process of illegally concealing the origin of money obtained from illicit activities (often known as dirty money) such as drug trafficking, sex work, terrorism, corruption, and embezzlement, and converting the funds i ...

robbery Robbery is the crime of taking or attempting to take anything of value by force, threat of force, or use of fear. According to common law, robbery is defined as taking the property of another, with the intent to permanently deprive the person o ...

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, firearms violations, murder, and assault, among other crimes. Current club president David Santillan denies that the club as a whole is a criminal enterprise, and attorneys for the club claim that it has changed its code of conduct to exclude drug abusers and criminals. On March 23, 2024, a San Bernardino County Sheriff's Deputy, Christopher Bingham, was arrested and accused of being an active member of the Mongols. Bingham, a firearms expert and former gun shop owner, was riding with two club members and carrying an unregistered Glock 9mm handgun. During his arrest, he wore a T-shirt that read, “(Expletive) the 81!" referring to the

outlaw motorcycle club. Also on the shirt were the initials “SYLM,” which stands for “Support Your Local Mongols.” Bingham also had a ring with the black letter “M”.

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