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Former Abbot of Wat Phutthai Sawan Arrested for Embezzlement and Misconduct
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A high-profile arrest of a renowned monk for financial fraud and sexual misconduct brings back a 14-year-old warning from a legendary police officer.
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Events
2001: Amulets are consecrated; Pol. Lt. Gen. Sanphet later claims those made after this are fake.
2002: Devotee 'Nut' begins his relationship with the abbot.
Approximately 2010: Pol. Lt. Gen. Sanphet gives an interview warning that Phra Chot's amulets are fake.
September 10, 2024: Police arrest Phra Ajarn Chot for embezzlement and sexual misconduct.
Post-September 10, 2024: Phra Ajarn Chot leaves the monkhood (la sikhka) to face legal charges.
Who & What's Involved
Wat Phutthai SawanAnti-Corruption Division (Bก.ปป.)Central Investigation Bureau (CB)Jatukham RamathepThammasat UniversityPol. Lt. Gen. Sanphet ThammathikulNut (Devotee/Collector)
Topics
Monastic MisconductEmbezzlementAmulet FraudBuddhist FaithMoney Laundering
Locations
Wat Phutthai Sawan, AyutthayaPathum ThaniNakhon Si Thammarat