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Former Monk 'Sami Chot' and Associate Arrested for 720 Million Baht Fraud
Thai Ch8•15:52•Crime•
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Authorities uncover a massive embezzlement scheme involving a fake foundation and the misappropriation of temple donations.
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Events
1997: Chot ordains as a monk at Wat Phutthathai Sawan.
2001: Pol. Lt. Gen. Sanphet marks the end of authentic Jatukham amulet production.
2019: Ms. Ae is declared bankrupt.
2022: Ms. Ae is released from bankruptcy but begins accumulating unexplained wealth.
Late 2025: Chot establishes the Khwan Chot Foundation.
July 2026: Police receive a tip-off about Chot's corruption.
September 10, 2026: Chot and Ae are interrogated by the Crime Suppression Division.
September 11, 2026: Both are brought to court in Saraburi and denied bail.
Who & What's Involved
Crime Suppression DivisionKhwan Chot FoundationNational Office of BuddhismAnti-Money Laundering Office (AMLO)Wat Phutthathai SawanPol. Lt. Gen. Sanphet ThammathikulPol. Lt. Gen. Natthasak ChaonaPol. Col. Jetniphat Siriwat
Topics
EmbezzlementMoney LaunderingFake AmuletsJatukham RamatapClerical Misconduct
Locations
SaraburiNakhon Si ThammaratPrachuap Khiri KhanLadprao