Mizzima The Union Supreme Court rejected special appeals against prison sentences for corruption by the former Mayor of Naypyitaw and the former Yangon Regional Social Affairs Minister. Dr. Myo Aung, the former Naypyitaw Mayor, was convicted of receiving donations for election candidates during the election. Naing Ngan Lin, the former Yangon Regional Social Affairs Minister, was convicted in five corruption cases for accepting bribes from businessmen whilst he was serving as the chairman of the Education Facilities Construction Tender Committee.
Courts are preparing to hand down penalties in the corruption, incitement and other cases the junta has brought against scores of elected leaders since the coup.