Mongols Motorcycle Club
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| Founded | December 5, 1969 |
| Founded at | Montebello, California, United States |
| Type | Outlaw motorcycle club |
| Headquarters | West Covina, California, United States |
Region | Worldwide (chapters in 25 countries) |
| Membership | 4,000–5,000 |
| Website | Official website |
The Mongols Motorcycle Club, also known as the Mongol Brotherhood or Mongol Nation, is an international outlaw motorcycle club. Originally formed in Montebello, California, in 1969, the club is headquartered in Southern California. 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 and the Outlaws.
The Mongols are designated an organized crime group by the United States Department of Justice, the Australian Federal Police, and Europol.