Myanmar has deported Adam Castillo, a US citizen and former president of the American Chamber of Commerce in Myanmar, after detaining him for nearly three months on allegations related to business misconduct. Castillo, who works as a security consultant, was arrested upon his arrival in Myanmar on June 11.

The office of Myanmar’s president issued a statement confirming Castillo’s deportation from Naypyidaw International Airport on Wednesday evening. The statement said Castillo faced a lawsuit accusing him of breaching the trust provisions outlined in the constitution of the American Chamber of Commerce, a business organization he previously led.

Authorities cited the “bilateral friendly and close relations” between Myanmar and the United States as a reason for handling the case through deportation, adhering to formal procedures. The statement did not specify Castillo’s destination following his removal from Myanmar.

Castillo’s deportation coincided with reports that a US delegation was visiting the country’s capital, Naypyidaw. Myanmar’s presidential spokesperson did not provide comment when approached about the delegation’s presence or its potential connection to the deportation.

The circumstances surrounding Castillo’s detention and the specific allegations in the lawsuit have not been fully detailed by Myanmar officials. Meanwhile, there has been no public statement from Castillo or his representatives regarding the accusations or his departure.