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Myanmar's Suu Kyi sentenced to three years for electoral fraud: source

15 Sept 01:05 Key points summarised by AI

Myanmar's ousted leader, Aung San Suu Kyi, was sentenced to three years in jail with hard labor for electoral fraud in the 2020 elections.
This latest conviction increases her total prison time to two decades, stemming from multiple charges brought by the military junta.
Former President Win Myint also received a three-year sentence for the same electoral fraud charge.
The military's claims of widespread voter fraud in the 2020 election, which Suu Kyi's party won overwhelmingly, contrast with international observers' assessments of a largely free and fair poll.
The sentencing is part of the junta's ongoing crackdown on dissent following last year's coup, which has plunged Myanmar into crisis.

Yesterday 15:20 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand's Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul initiated a nationwide crackdown on illegal Thai nominee shareholders in foreign-run businesses and land holdings to safeguard national interests.
The government will integrate efforts across all relevant agencies to target illicit foreign operations, forced sales of illegally acquired property, and high-risk land ownership schemes.
Key strategies include auditing suspect land and building holdings, establishing a long-term monitoring system, and cross-referencing data from various authorities to trace ultimate beneficial owners.
Prime Minister Anutin emphasized that no influential figures or corrupt officials are above the law, promising straightforward prosecution, asset seizures, and protection for enforcing officers.
Beyond land ownership, the integrated crackdown will also extend to tackle transnational crimes, including drug and human trafficking.