Former Abbot of Wat Phutthai Sawan Detained Over 140 Million Baht Fraud

Details of the late-night arrival of former Abbot Chot and Ms. Ae at the Crime Suppression Division and their overnight interrogation.

Overview of the charges including temple fund embezzlement and sexual misconduct supported by video evidence.

A look at the current state of the suspects in the holding cells and the arrival of food deliveries.

Clarification regarding two women visiting the center who were mistaken for the suspects' relatives.

The suspects' stance on the embezzlement and money laundering charges versus the admission of sexual misconduct.

Details of the 2,000 items seized, including 60 million in cash and 80 million in valuables.

Plans to transfer the suspects to the Criminal Court for Corruption and Misconduct Cases in Saraburi.

The scale of the search at the abbot's quarters and the difficulty of counting the vast amount of cash.

Footage of former Abbot Chot arriving at the station and his nonchalant response to reporters.

The interrogation of the temple's lay steward as a witness and his refusal to speak to the press.

Discovery of gold, cash, and land documents at Ms. Ae's home in Pathum Thani.

Revelation of a prior arrest warrant for Ms. Ae involving the production of fake chemical fertilizers in 2020.

The appointment of an acting abbot for Wat Phutthai Sawan following the former abbot's disrobing.

Interviews with local devotees expressing disappointment and calling for better temple regulations.