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Former Abbot of Wat Phuthai Sawan Arrested for Embezzlement and Money Laundering
Thai Ch8•31:26•Crime•
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Former abbot 'Tid Chot' and a close female associate are detained over allegations of embezzling 92 million baht from temple funds.
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Events
Tid Chot and Sika Ae develop a relationship approximately 2 years prior to arrest.
July 2026: A disciple provides evidence of embezzlement to the CIB.
August-September 2026: CIB conducts a secret investigation into financial trails.
September 10, 2026: Tid Chot is arrested, defrocked, and detained; Chao Khun Boem is appointed acting abbot.
September 11, 2026: Police seize assets from Sika Ae's home and display evidence of 92 million baht fraud.
Who & What's Involved
Wat Phuthai SawanCentral Investigation Bureau (CIB)Ayutthaya Provincial SanghaPhra Pipatnisasanakitwithan (Chao Khun Boem)News AnchorNares BuanathSuthatJaturong Jong-asaPeary Paiwan
Topics
Temple EmbezzlementMoney LaunderingSangha DisciplineAmulet MarketReligious Corruption
Locations
Wat Phuthai Sawan, AyutthayaCentral Investigation Bureau (CIB) HeadquartersPathum Thani