The new military regime has already issued several criminal charges against Suu Kyi, including owning unlicensed walkie-talkies and violating coronavirus restrictions. 'Aung San Suu Kyi committed corruption and (authorities) are preparing to charge her according to anti-corruption law,' an announcer said during the broadcast. Maung Weik claimed the money included $100,000 given to Suu Kyi in 2018 for a charitable foundation named after her mother. Responding to the broadcast, Suu Kyi's lawyer Khin Maung Zaw told AFP that 'those accusations are groundless'. 'Aung San Suu Kyi may have her defects... but bribery and corruption are not her traits,' he said, adding that most people in Myanmar will not believe the allegations.

Source: The Nation March 18, 2021 15:00 UTC