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Former Abbot 'Tid Chot' Exposed: 92 Million Baht Embezzlement and Scandal
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Police raid the residence of former Abbot Chot after a disciple provided evidence of financial misconduct and inappropriate relationships.
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Events
1997: Former Abbot Chot enters the monkhood.
July 2026: A disciple provides evidence and CCTV footage to the police.
July - September 2026: Central Investigation Bureau conducts a secret two-month investigation into financial trails.
September 10, 2026: Police raid the abbot's residence, seizing safes and evidence of 92 million baht in diverted funds.
Who & What's Involved
Central Investigation BureauWat Phutthai SawanTid Chot (Former Abbot)Sika AeNuea Duang AmuletsNews AnchorReporterKhun Nat (Disciple)Khun Sombat (Former Disciple)
Topics
EmbezzlementReligious ScandalMoney LaunderingAmulet TradingClerical Misconduct
Locations
Wat Phutthai SawanNakhon Si Thammarat (Origin of the abbot)