Myanmar authorities open new corruption cases against Suu Kyi

ReutersPublished: Jun 10, 2021 2:59 AM

New corruption cases have been opened against Myanmar's deposed leader Aung San Suu Kyi and other former officials from her government, the state-run Global New Light of Myanmar said on Thursday.

The cases are the latest of a series brought against elected leader Suu Kyi (above), who was overthrown by the army on Feb 1 in a coup that has plunged the Southeast Asian country into chaos.

The state newspaper quoted the Anti-Corruption Commission as saying the accusations related to the misuse of land for the charitable Daw Khin Kyi Foundation, which she chaired, as well as earlier accusations of...

Myanmar junta defends response to crisis amid Southeast Asian criticism

Asean ministers pressure Myanmar after 'painfully slow' progress

Myanmar junta opponents say no faith in Asean as envoys visit

Myanmar Covid-19 outbreak hits health system shattered after coup

Myanmar's Suu Kyi appears in court in person for first time since coup

Myanmar junta leader says Suu Kyi will soon appear in court

How Myanmar's military moved in on the telecoms sector to spy on citizens

Myanmar activists say more than 800 killed by security forces since coup

UN vote on call to stop arms supply to Myanmar postponed

At Miss Universe pageant, Myanmar's contestant pleads 'our people are dying'

Comment0

By posting a comment, you agree to our Commenting Terms and Conditions as stipulated in full here.

Do's and don'ts when posting comments in Malaysiakini

TERMS & CONDITIONS

Foul language, profanity, vulgarity, slanderous, personal attack, threatening, sexually-orientated comments or the use of any method of communication that may violate any law or create needless unpleasantness will not be tolerated. Antisocial behaviour such as "spamming" and "trolling" will be suspended. Violators run the risk of also being blocked permanently.

REPORT VIOLATORS

Please use the report feature that is available below each comment to flag offending comments for our moderators to take action. Do not take matters in your own hands to avoid unpleasant and unnecessary exchanges that may result in your own suspension or ban.

Subscriber-only space: