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Former Ayutthaya Abbot Arrested for 700 Million Baht Embezzlement
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A former abbot and his close female associate face charges of money laundering and embezzlement after diverting temple funds into a private foundation.
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Events
Late 2023: Former Abbot Choti establishes a foundation to divert funds.
July 15: A whistleblower provides tips and CCTV footage to the police.
Recent Thursday: Police arrest former Abbot Choti and his female associate.
Yesterday: The court denies bail to both suspects; they are sent to Saraburi prison.
Current: Police seize assets totaling over 720 million baht and plan to expand the investigation.
Who & What's Involved
Abbot ChotiCentral Investigation Bureau (CIB)Criminal Court for Corruption and Misconduct CasesWat Phra Bat Nam PhuNews AnchorAjarn BeerPolice Major General Charu KiatiPerry Praiwan
Topics
Temple EmbezzlementMoney LaunderingBuddhist EthicsAmulet TradeCorruption
Locations
Phra Nakhon Si AyutthayaSaraburi ProvincePathum Thani Province