Former Myanmar American Chamber of Commerce Board Member Detained in Spain on Alleged Fabricated Charges
Munimul Islam, a former board member of the American Chamber of Commerce (AmCham) in Myanmar and CEO of Misfit Technologies, was detained in Spain on charges of financial impropriety. Islam was taken into custody at Barcelona's international airport based on an Interpol 'Red Notice' requested by Myanmar authorities. He and others involved maintain that these charges are fabricated by the current AmCham Myanmar board. The case stems from allegations of misappropriation of funds related to the hiring of a Washington-based public relations firm for lobbying efforts. Documents, however, show that approximately $300,000 was paid directly by Islam's company to Mercury Public Affairs and declared as required by the U.S. government. Islam's detention is part of a broader, months-long case aggressively pursued by Myanmar authorities against him, former board president Adam Castillo (an American), and former executive director Ye Khaung 'Danny' Kyaw (an Australian). Islam is appealing his detention and plans to figh...
