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Famous Abbot Arrested for Embezzling 92 Million Baht for Close Devotee
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Police arrest a high-ranking abbot in Ayutthaya and his close female associate following allegations of temple fund embezzlement and money laundering.
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Events
1997: The abbot is ordained at the temple.
2016: He is appointed as the assistant abbot.
2022: He becomes the abbot of the temple.
2024: He begins a relationship with a 47-year-old female devotee.
July 2024: A disciple provides a tip-off to the police regarding financial irregularities.
Present: Police raid the temple, arrest the abbot and his associate, and seize millions in assets.
Who & What's Involved
Central Investigation BureauAnutin CharnvirakulWat Suan KaewNuea Duang AmuletsNews AnchorPhra Ajarn Payom
Topics
Temple EmbezzlementMoney LaunderingBuddhist ScandalAmulet TradingCorruption
Locations
Phra Nakhon Si AyutthayaCentral Investigation Bureau