Australian executive in Myanmar linked to alleged financial misconduct is freed from jail
An Australian business executive who led the American Chamber of Commerce in Myanmar has been released from jail. He was detained for over 100 days following allegations of financial misappropriation.
YANGON, Myanmar (AP) — An Australian business executive who headed the American Chamber of Commerce in Myanmar has been released from jail after being detained for more than 100 days over financial misappropriation allegations, a legal official said Wednesday. Ye Khaung Kyaw, also known as Danny, was freed following a ruling by a court in...
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