Myanmar launches high-level telecoms graft probe

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Myanmar launches high-level telecoms graft probe

Published: 24 Jan 2013 at 14.45
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Myanmar has launched a probe into alleged high-level corruption in its telecommunications ministry, officials said on Thursday, following a vow to tackle graft in the formerly junta-ruled country.

This file photo shows a general view of one of the main roads in central Yangon, pictured on February 3, 2012. Myanmar has launched a probe into alleged high-level corruption in its telecommunications ministry, officials said on Thursday, following a vow to tackle graft in the former junta-ruled country.

The government's Bureau of Special Investigation (BSI) has questioned more than a dozen ministry officials and may also grill former telecoms minister Thein Tun who abruptly resigned last week, they said.

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Corruption in Myanmar is a bigger impediment to investment in Myanmar than any sanctions regime ever imposed on Myanmar. Unless and until Myanmar cleans up its act, companies in the U.S. or Western Europe (or companies that are simply listed on a U.S. or U.K. exchange) will be reluctant to invest in Myanmar because of the increasing aggressiveness of enforcement of foreign anti-corruption laws.
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A very interesting and encouraging development in this young, emerging democracy. Would be fun to watch them overtake Thailand in effectively curbing corruption.
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