Myanmar's military govt files new corruption charge against Suu Kyi - state TV

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Nov 30 (Reuters) - Myanmar"s military government has filed a new corruption charge against deposed civilian leader Aung San Suu Kyi and former President Win Myint, state-run broadcaster MRTV reported on Tuesday. The new charge relates to the purchase and rental of a helicopter and falls under the anti-corruption law, violations of which are punishable by up to 15 years in prison. Suu Kyi, 76, was ousted in a Feb. 1 coup and faces nearly a dozen cases against her including incitement and violations of COVID-19 protocols. She has rejected all the charges to date. read more A spokesperson for Myanmar"s military government did not respond to calls from Reuters seeking comment. Suu Kyi"s lawyers, who have been issued with a gag order in relation to the cases, did not have comment.

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