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Police Probe Further Accomplices in 215 Million Baht Temple Fraud Case
Thairath•27:38•Crime•
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Authorities investigate additional suspects in the embezzlement case involving former abbot 'Sami Chot' and his associate 'Sika Ae'.
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Events
Luang Pu Huan served as the previous abbot of Wat Phutai Sawan with a modest lifestyle.
Sami Chot became abbot and shifted the temple toward luxury and inappropriate conduct.
Sami Chot and Sika Ae embezzled over 215 million baht using fake receipts.
Sami Chot and Sika Ae were arrested and detained.
Police began coordinating with AMLO to track the money trail and identify 1-2 more accomplices.
Who & What's Involved
Wat Phutai SawanSami ChotSika AeAnti-Money Laundering Office (AMLO)Phra PhayomPhatthanasak BupphasuwanJack (son in Buriram incident)Former temple discipleNeighbor (referred to as Bee)
Topics
Temple EmbezzlementMonastic DisciplineMoney LaunderingSocial Media SatireDomestic Violence
Locations
Wat Phutai Sawan, AyutthayaPak Kham District, Buriram