Myanmar's military authorities have arrested the UK's former ambassador to Myanmar, Vicky Bowman, and her husband, Report informs, citing BBC.
She has been accused of breaking visa rules, and her husband with helping her - charges that could result in up to five years in jail.
Ms. Bowman served as ambassador in Myanmar from 2002-2006. She is married to Htein Lin, a Burmese artist and a former political prisoner.
The pair have been sent to Insein prison in the city, with a trial scheduled for September 6.
The UK embassy says they are providing consular assistance to her.
The arrest came as the UK announced fresh sanctions against the military authorities in Myanmar - coinciding with the fifth anniversary of its crackdown on Rohingya Muslims in the country.