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Former Abbot of Wat Phutthaisawan Arrested for 92 Million Baht Fraud
TOP NEWS•12:26•Crime•
News
Police arrest the former abbot of Wat Phutthaisawan and a close female associate for embezzlement and money laundering.
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Events
Mid-July 2026: First anonymous report received by CIB regarding sexual misconduct and financial fraud.
August 2026: Second report received with CCTV footage confirming the allegations.
September 8, 2026: Police execute arrest warrants for the abbot and his close female associate.
Who & What's Involved
Wat PhutthaisawanCentral Investigation Bureau (CIB)Phra Wachirayan Atichot (Luang Pho Chot)Hone KrasaeTop NewsNum KanchaiPol. Lt. Col. SomdejPol. Lt. Col. KritsadaTack Paranyu
Topics
Temple EmbezzlementMoney LaunderingClerical MisconductCCTV SurveillanceReligious Corruption
Locations
Wat Phutthaisawan, Phra Nakhon Si AyutthayaCriminal Court for Corruption and Misconduct Cases Region 1