Yangon, Myanmar state media reported that A former interior minister who is close to high-ranking military officers and was recently removed from the cabinet in September. Imprisoned for 5 years for corruption
The Global New Light of Myanmar newspaper reported today that former Interior Minister Soe Htut has been prosecuted under relevant sections of the law. A military court tried him and sentenced him to five years in prison. He ordered his subordinates to issue passports to companies operating in Myanmar. Using position and power inappropriately It also accepts bribes and does not supervise enterprises that do not comply with financial rules and regulations for the Ministry of Interior's welfare funds.
Mr. So Htut, 62 years old, is a military officer with the rank of lieutenant general. He held the position of Minister of Interior from February 2021-May 2021, the position of Deputy Prime Minister from February 2023-September 2023, and the position of Minister of the First Government Union Office, August 2023-September 2023, having been removed from the Cabinet in the Cabinet reshuffle in September.
In recent months, the Myanmar military government has arrested several officials. Most recently, it has faced attacks by armed ethnic groups. after facing public opposition since a coup seized power from the civilian government in February. 2021.
Source: Thai News Agency