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Police Search Former Abbot's Quarters for Assets in Temple Fraud Case
Thai Ch8•11:54•Crime•
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Crime Suppression Police conduct extensive searches of former abbot Sami Chot's quarters at Wat Phutthai Sawan to recover stolen temple assets.
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Events
Sami Chot becomes abbot and replaces old temple staff with his own network.
Sami Chot enters a relationship with Sika Ae approximately 2 years prior to the case.
July 15, 2026: Police lead Sika Pan to search the abbot's quarters at night.
Sami Chot and Sika Ae are arrested and detained.
September 16, 2026: Crime Suppression Police conduct a follow-up search, finding gold assets.
Police prepare to return 71 million baht in seized funds to the temple.
Who & What's Involved
Wat Phutthai SawanCrime Suppression PoliceSami ChotSika AeSika PanReporterPhra Phiphat Sasanakitwithan (Acting Abbot)Chachai Kittichai (Business Owner)
Topics
Temple Fund EmbezzlementAsset RecoveryClerical MisconductPolice InvestigationReligious Fraud
Locations
Wat Phutthai Sawan, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya