Sagaing Region’s Chief Minister Dr Myint Naing, who is being detained in Monywa Prison, was sentenced to 21 years in prison at the regional court in Monywa Township on 28 February.

"I am not upset because I expected it in advance. I have no plan to appeal,” said Chu Chu, the Chief Minister's wife.

He was sentenced to 21 years in prison for seven counts of corruption, three years for each case and was previously sentenced to two years in prison under Section 505 (b). This brings his total imprisonment to 23 years.

In addition, the Chief Minister faces another charge under Section 171 (f) of the Electoral Law, which carries a maximum sentence of one year in prison.

The 71-year-old Chief Minister, who had a heart valve replacement, is regularly taking blood thinner drugs and is taking medication for hypertension.

Dr Myint Naing won the 1990 General Election and was sentenced to 25 years in prison under Section 122 in September of that year, 1990. He was eventually released.

He won the 2012 by-elections, 2015 and 2020 general elections and served as Sagaing regional chief minister in 2016.