Myanmar Military Junta Files Additional Charges Against Aung San Suu Kyi... Maximum Sentence 38 Years

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[Asia Economy Reporter Cho Hyun-ui] The Myanmar military junta has created grounds to sentence State Counsellor Aung San Suu Kyi to a maximum prison term of 38 years by adding charges of violating the Official Secrets Act.

On the 1st (local time), Khin Maung Cho, head of Suu Kyi's legal team, told major foreign media, "Suu Kyi was indicted a week ago at a Yangon court for violating the Official Secrets Act along with three ministers from the civilian government and Australian economic advisor Sean Turnell."

As a result, the number of criminal charges against Suu Kyi has increased to six. Since February, the military has charged her with violations of the Export and Import Law, Natural Disaster Management Law, incitement, and the Telecommunications Law, and recently added bribery charges.

With the addition of the Official Secrets Act violation charge, which carries a maximum sentence of 14 years, if all six charges are found guilty, Suu Kyi could face a maximum sentence of 38 years.

Meanwhile, Min Min So, a member of the legal team, attended a video hearing for Suu Kyi on the same day and told reporters that Suu Kyi and President Win Myint appeared to be in good health. However, it was unclear whether the two were aware of the current situation unfolding in Myanmar.

He said, "We were unable to inform them about what is happening outside, nor could we meet them directly." The hearings for Suu Kyi and President Win Myint have been adjourned until the 12th.

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