Ex-abbot Samee Chot detained after massive cash seizure

MGR Online•Society•10d ago

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Crime Suppression Division officers detained former Wat Phutthaisawan abbot Samee Chot for further questioning following a massive asset seizure.

•Samee Chot, the former abbot of Wat Phutthaisawan, was detained for further interrogation.
•Police seized a vast amount of assets, including cash that broke two banknote-counting machines.
•The operation took place on September 11 at the Crime Suppression Division.

•On September 11, police officers from Division 1 of the Crime Suppression Division detained Samei Chot during the late night hours.
•Police transported Samei Chot to the Crime Suppression Division for additional questioning.
•When questioned by reporters about apologies or stress, Samei Chot responded that it is a normal matter.
•Police utilized four vehicles—one multipurpose vehicle, one sedan, one pickup truck, and one van—to transport the seized assets of Samei Chot.
•Police reported a delay in arrival because the large volume of assets, specifically cash, required extensive counting.
•Two banknote-counting machines broke due to the massive amount of cash seized from Samei Chot.

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Samee Chot

"It is a normal matter"

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Samei Chot(สมีโชติ)

Former abbot of Wat Phutthaisawan who was detained for further interrogation.

Crime Suppression Division(กองปราบปราม)ℹ️

The law enforcement agency responsible for detaining and questioning Samei Chot.

Division 1, Crime Suppression Division(กก.1 บก.ป.)

The specific police unit that collaborated to detain Samei Chot.

Wat Phutthaisawan(วัดพุทไธศวรรย์)ℹ️

The temple where Samei Chot previously served as abbot.