- Web Master
- October 26, 2024
The junta authorities have announced that arrested
businessman named U Si Thu Aung (b) Kaung Phyu hailing from Man Aung town in
Rakhine State is facing the allegation of
destroying national stability through the
military council-owned newspapers.
Si Thu Aung is accused of inciting instability through
social networking sites on Friday. The 50 years old Burman national was
arrested under the relevant laws for carrying out propaganda activities.
Many other
individuals were also arrested for doing similar works to undermine the
stability and peace of the State.
The junta soldiers
along with the
policemen and village administrator arrested Si Thu Aung from his residence on
19 September, informed a resident of Man Aung area, adding that he was accused
of maintaining links with the People's Defense Forces (PDF).
Moreover, Man Aung police accused him of doing
anti-national activities and a case under section 505-a against the State was
lodged.
His family members have denied all allegations and claimed
that Si Thu Aung is not associated with political activities.
He was not allowed
to meet his family members till 22 September evening.
Si Thu Aung owned the Mayka Thisar phone shop and
money transfer service center in Man Aung city market.
If proven guilty, he will face the imprisonment of three years along with a fine.
The junta authorities have been chasing common people
suspecting their involvement with the PDF and many are already arrested since
last year. Some villagers were already sent to jails for a longer period by the
military council for allegedly supporting the PDF.