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Court Denies Bail for Former Monk and Associate in 720 Million Baht Fraud Case
Thai Ch8•16:32•Crime•
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Former monk 'Sami Chot' and his associate 'Sika Ae' are detained without bail following allegations of massive embezzlement and money laundering.
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Events
Sika Ae becomes a temple attendant in 2007.
Sika Ae declared bankrupt in 2019.
Sika Ae produces low-quality chemical fertilizers in 2020.
Sika Ae is discharged from bankruptcy in 2022.
Sami Chot establishes the Wan Chot Foundation in late 2025.
Police begin secret investigation in July 2026 following whistleblower reports.
Police conduct raids on 10 locations, seizing 720 million baht in assets.
Sami Chot and Sika Ae are arrested and brought to court on September 11, 2026.
Court denies bail and orders detention on September 12, 2026.
Who & What's Involved
Sami ChotSika Ae (Punyavee)Criminal Court for Corruption and Misconduct Cases Region 1Saraburi Provincial PrisonAnti-Money Laundering Office (AMLO)News AnchorNavin Kaewchan (Saraburi Prison Warden)Police Official (Crime Suppression Division)Jack (Son in Buriram incident)Village Headman (Buriram)
Topics
Money LaunderingTemple EmbezzlementAsset SeizureReligious FraudFamily Violence
Locations
Saraburi ProvincePathum Thani Province (Sam Khok)Buriram Province