YANGON: The Central Bank of Myanmar has issued a statement warning the public not to carry out actions on banknotes that could undermine the dignity of the State, stressing that such acts constitute criminal offences under existing laws.
According to the announcement, writing text, drawing, or marking on banknotes with the intent to incite fear, alarm, or unrest among the public, or among a specific group of people, or to encourage the commission of offenses that could harm the government or public tranquility, may be prosecuted under Sections 505 (c) and (d) of the Penal Code. Violators may face up to two years’ imprisonment, a fine, or both.
