In May 2022, he was appointed as the chief of the Myanmar Police Force and deputy minister for Home Affairs, replacing Than Hlaing in both roles.

[1][2] He was appointed as deputy minister for Ministry of Sports and Youth Affairs on 21 July 2023.

[3] Zin Min Htet graduated from the 32nd intake of the Defence Services Academy.

[4][5] On 20 February 2023, the European Union imposed sanctions on Zin Min Htet for human rights violations and undermining democracy and rule of law in the country.

[6][7] Zin Min Htet is married to Thazin Khin, a urologist in Naypyidaw.