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Former Abbot and Associate Detained Over 720 Million Baht Fraud Case
Thai Ch8•15:31•Crime•
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Former Abbot 'Chot' and his associate 'Sika Ae' remain in custody without bail as authorities investigate massive embezzlement of temple funds.
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Former Abbot Chot and Sika Ae are arrested and sent to court.
The court denies bail due to the high value of damages.
The suspects are transferred to Saraburi Provincial Prison.
Authorities seize assets totaling 720 million baht.
Police and AMLO begin tracing money trails to find third-party accomplices.
Who & What's Involved
Wat Phutthai SawanSaraburi Provincial PrisonCrime Suppression DivisionAnti-Money Laundering Office (AMLO)Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya Provincial PoliceNews AnchorReporterPa Tui (Local woman)Meechai Chansira (Local reporter)Nevin Kaewjan (Saraburi Prison Commander)
Topics
EmbezzlementTemple FraudAsset SeizureBuddhist EthicsAmulet Trading
Locations
Wat Phutthai Sawan, AyutthayaSaraburi Provincial Prison