When he was arrested in 1998, he was charged with 3 different counts, including under the High Treason Act 124 (A), for his role in mobilising people to speak out for better system in the country. He had previously served 3 years in jail for his involvement in 1988 uprising. He is currently held in Taung Lay Lone Prison in Shan State. According to the latest news from his family, he is unwell and suffering from high blood pressure and gastric problems.