CSD seizes gold and cash from associate of Luang Phor Atichoti

Thairath•Society•10d ago

Reader Briefing

The Crime Suppression Division searched the residence of Ms. Punyavee Rungrueang, an associate of former abbot Luang Phor Atichoti, seizing gold, cash, and land documents.

•The Crime Suppression Division searched the home of Ms. Punyavee Rungrueang (Sika Ae) on September 10, 2026.
•Authorities seized 90 baht weight of gold, approximately 3.59 million baht in cash, and various investment documents.
•Ms. Punyavee Rungrueang is a suspect under an arrest warrant for supporting a public official in embezzlement and money laundering.
•The action follows the arrest of former abbot Luang Phor Atichoti for embezzling over 92 million baht from Wat Phutthaisawan.

Overview

•Former abbot Luang Phor Atichoti of Wat Phutthaisawan was arrested for embezzling over 92 million baht from the temple and transferring funds to a close female associate.
•Pol. Lt. Col. Ruangwit Duangjinda of the Crime Suppression Division led a search of a residence in Khlong Luang District, Pathum Thani Province, on September 10, 2026.
•Ms. Punyavee Rungrueang, also known as Sika Ae, is a suspect under arrest warrant No. 30/2026 issued by the Criminal Court for Corruption and Misconduct Cases Region 1 on September 8, 2026.
•The search yielded 35 gold amulets, gold bars and jewelry totaling 90 baht weight (valued at 6,037,470 baht), and cash amounting to 3,592,300 baht.
•Other seized items include 3 phones, 1 iPad, 10 land and account documents, 2 land title deeds, 7 bank books, 1 land purchase agreement, 18 investment documents, 1 health insurance policy, 6 gold certificates, 7 gold trading slips, and 4 Government Savings Bank slips.
•The Crime Suppression Division searched a second house in Khlong Luang District, Pathum Thani Province, but found no items to seize.
•Ms. Punyavee Rungrueang is charged with supporting an official in the embezzlement of assets and conspiring to commit money laundering.

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Key Entities

Organization

Crime Suppression Division(กองปราบปราม)ℹ️

The police unit responsible for searching the residence of Ms. Punyavee Rungrueang and arresting Luang Phor Atichoti.

Criminal Court for Corruption and Misconduct Cases Region 1(ศาลอาญาคดีทุจริตและประพฤติมิชอบ ภาค 1)

The court that issued the arrest warrant for Ms. Punyavee Rungrueang.

Person

Phra Wachirayan Wi.(พระวชิรญาณ วิ.)

Also known as Luang Phor Atichoti, the former abbot of Wat Phutthaisawan accused of embezzling over 92 million baht.

Luang Phor Atichoti(หลวงพ่ออติโชติ)

The former abbot of Wat Phutthaisawan who was arrested for embezzling temple funds.

Ruangwit Duangjinda(เรืองวิทย์ ดวงจินดา)

Police Lieutenant Colonel and Superintendent of Sub-division 1, Crime Suppression Division, who led the search operation.

Punyavee Rungrueang(ปุณยวีร์ รุ่งเรือง)

Also known as Sika Ae, a 47-year-old suspect and associate of Luang Phor Atichoti charged with money laundering and supporting embezzlement.

Place

Wat Phutthaisawan(วัดพุทไธศวรรย์)ℹ️

A royal temple in Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya Province from which over 92 million baht were embezzled.

Pathum Thani(ปทุมธานี)ℹ️

The province where the residence of Ms. Punyavee Rungrueang is located.

Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya(พระนครศรีอยุธยา)

The province where Wat Phutthaisawan is located.