NUG minister pledges zero tolerance for corruption amid investigation into prime minister’s office staff

Mizzima

Dr. Zaw Wai Soe, Minister at the Prime Minister’s Office of the National Unity Government (NUG), has reaffirmed a strict zero-tolerance policy regarding corruption, declaring that no exploitation of the revolution for personal gain will be forgiven.

In an interview broadcast on 29 December, he emphasized that such actions are an affront to the sacrifices made by resistance fighters and participants in the Civil Disobedience Movement.

His remarks follow the temporary suspension and ongoing investigation of Daw Kyi Pyar, the Permanent Secretary of the Prime Minister’s Office, and her husband, finance officer U Nyi Nyi Min, who were accused by 12 former staff members of nepotism, abuse of power, and financial mismanagement.

The investigative tribunal, led by Dr. Zaw Wai Soe and Dr. Win Myat Aye, is currently reviewing physical evidence, financial records, and testimonies from over 20 individuals, including complainants and witnesses.

The allegations against Daw Kyi Pyar include the failure to provide legal residency documents for staff in Thailand, enforcing substandard working conditions, and the personal misuse of government funds – most notably related to the upkeep of her pet dogs.

In response, Daw Kyi Pyar has denied the charges, labelling them a “coordinated personal attack” and filing counter-complaints against her former staff for allegedly leaking government secrets and undermining the NUG’s institutional security.

Dr. Zaw Wai Soe assured the public that the tribunal’s findings would be released soon, noting that he dedicates several hours each night to reviewing the case files to ensure accountability.

He stated that his motivation remains rooted in social justice rather than a desire for power, framing the revolution as a direct fight against the abuse of authority. As the investigation enters its final stages, the NUG faces mounting pressure from the complainants to publish the report and demonstrate the transparent governance it champions as the legitimate alternative to the military junta.