Bangkok, The Myanmar military government announced today that They arrested the former information minister and charged him with promoting dissent with the military. It is the latest public figure to be arrested.

Myanmar’s military government said in a statement that Mr. Ye Htut, 64, former information minister and presidential spokesman during President Thein’s government, Sein, who ruled Myanmar from 2011-2016, was detained late Saturday for his involvement in spreading misinformation on social media. A news source revealed that He was charged under Section 505, which prohibits any action considered destabilizing the military. He is punishable by up to three years in prison. A week earlier, a Telegram channel supporting the Myanmar government accused him of The address of a retired military officer was revealed on social media.

Mr. Ye Htut received the nickname “Dr. Facebook Minister Because he often posted various messages through Facebook, which at that time was the most popular social media in the country. and after retirement He still posts regularly. Mostly it’s about tourism. His latest post on October 27 was about a trip to Inle Lake. Famous tourist attractions in Myanmar

Myanmar’s military has faced a counteroffensive since a coup seized power from the government of Daw Aung San Suu Kyi in February 2021, and in recent months has arrested several trade and commerce officials. Meanwhile, the unrest in the country has affected the already poor economy.

Source: Thai News Agency