CSD releases Wat Phutthaisawan lay official after interrogation

Matichon•General•10d ago

Reader Briefing

The Crime Suppression Division interrogated and subsequently released Chetha Ninsukum, the lay official of Wat Phutthaisawan, as a witness.

•Chetha Ninsukum, lay official of Wat Phutthaisawan, was brought to the Crime Suppression Division on September 10.
•The interrogation lasted over 4 hours before Chetha Ninsukum was allowed to return home in a private car.
•The case involves the embezzlement of over 92 million baht from Wat Phutthaisawan by Phra Wachirayan Wi (Luang Pho Atichot).
•Police officials stated that a detailed press briefing will be held on September 11.

•Phra Wachirayan Wi, also known as Luang Pho Atichot and abbot of Wat Phutthaisawan in Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya province, was arrested for embezzling over 92 million baht of temple funds to a close female associate.
•Evidence reportedly showed Phra Wachirayan Wi engaging in sexual misconduct in the monk's residence on the morning of September 10.
•At 15.15 on September 10, the Crime Suppression Division brought Chetha Ninsukum, the lay official of Wat Phutthaisawan, to the Crime Suppression Division headquarters.
•Chetha Ninsukum's presence was related to the investigation of the fund trail of the 92 million baht.
•After more than 4 hours of interrogation, police officials escorted Chetha Ninsukum to a private car at 19.40 to return home.
•Chetha Ninsukum refused to answer journalist questions regarding concerns about the temple fund corruption or prior knowledge of the sexual misconduct.
•The Crime Suppression Division will provide further details during a press conference on September 11.

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Chetha Ninsukum

"Not yet"

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Crime Suppression Division(กองปราบปราม)ℹ️

The police unit responsible for the arrest of the abbot and the interrogation of the lay official.

Phra Wachirayan Wi(พระวชิรญาณ วิ.)

Also known as Luang Pho Atichot, the abbot of Wat Phutthaisawan who was arrested for embezzling over 92 million baht.

Chetha Ninsukum(เชษฐา นินสุขุม)

The lay official of Wat Phutthaisawan who was interrogated as a witness regarding the temple funds.

Wat Phutthaisawan(วัดพุทไธศวรรย์)ℹ️

A royal temple in Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya province where the embezzlement occurred.

Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya Province(จังหวัดพระนครศรีอยุธยา)ℹ️

The province where Wat Phutthaisawan is located.