Aung San Suu Kyi on trial in fresh bribery case against ousted Myanmar leader

Supporters say cases against the deposed leader are an attempt to discredit her and legitimise the military's seizure of power

Ousted Myanmar leader Aung San Suu Kyi has gone on trial in a new corruption case against her, alleging she took $550,000 in bribes from a construction magnate.

She is charged with two counts under the country's the Anti-Corruption Act, with each count punishable by up to 15 years in prison and a fine.