Dr. Chan Myae Aung, a philanthropist in Mawlamyine Township, Mon State, was sentenced to one year in prison on February 9.
He was arrested at Ngwe Moe Hospital, Mawlamyine, on December 5 on charges of buying treasury bonds from the National Unity Government (NUG).
However, no evidence was found so the case was filed under Section 505 (a) of the Penal Code, this time with charges of re-sharing texts criticizing the State Administration Council on social media.
He was taken to Kyaikmaraw Central Prison on December 23 where the case was filed.
Dr. Chan Myae Aung has provided medical treatment to residents in Mawlamyine and surrounding townships during Covid. He ihas provided free medical treatment at the Sasana Nwe Foundation Zivita Dana Clinic in Mawlamyine.
Dr. Chan Myae Aung, resigned from the military more than three years ago. He is currently working as a philanthropist.
