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Ex-Monk and Accomplice Detained in 215 Million Baht Embezzlement Case
Nation Online•3:04•Crime•
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Court denies bail for a former monk and his associate accused of money laundering and embezzlement of temple funds.
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Ex-Monk Choti and Sika Ae were arrested by the Crime Suppression Division.
On September 11, 2026, the court ordered their detention for 12 days.
The court rejected their request for temporary release (bail) due to the severity of the charges and risk of evidence tampering.
The suspects were transferred to Saraburi Provincial Prison.
Police initiated a probe into 215 million baht in misappropriated funds and coordinated with AMLO to find additional accomplices.
Who & What's Involved
Criminal Court for Corruption and Misconduct Cases (Saraburi)Crime Suppression DivisionAnti-Money Laundering Office (AMLO)Saraburi Provincial PrisonPattanasak Buphahasuwan
Topics
Money LaunderingTemple EmbezzlementMonastic MisconductFinancial InvestigationSaraburi Crime
Locations
Saraburi ProvinceSaraburi Provincial Prison