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Round up of unsavoury suspects
News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 27/12/2018
» On the crime front, public attention was dominated to a large degree by news stories that were wide-ranging, unusual and controversial. The alleged bitcoin fraud had police and readers delving into the complexity of the cryptocurrency issue, which is new to most people, while the arrest of senior clergy in temple fund embezzlement cases tested people's faith in Buddhism. Meanwhile, the arrest of a policeman-turned-hitman responsible for at least two murders, brought back memories of his alleged connection to the kidnapping and murders of the wife and son of a jeweller holding vital clues in the 1995 stolen Saudi gems case. Police also claimed success in nabbing all overstayers in a long-running crackdown. However, the reportedly accidental shooting death of an Indian tourist in a gun battle between two rival Bangkok gangs undermined confidence in tourist safety.
Police investigate 2 more temples over fund fraud
News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 15/09/2018
» Police investigators have linked two more Buddhist temples to a temple fund embezzlement scam, bringing the number involved in the fraud up to 12.
More heads due to roll at Wat Sa Ket
News, Post Reporters, Published on 24/08/2018
» Two former assistant abbots of Wat Sa Ket (Temple of the Golden Mount) in Bangkok and a layman have been indicted for their alleged involvement in the embezzlement of a state fund to support Buddhism studies.
Boss of electronics store eyed kickbacks
News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 04/08/2018
» Another suspect wanted in connection with a temple fund embezzlement scandal was detained yesterday in the southern province of Nakhon Si Thammarat, the Crime Suppression Division (CSD) said.
Arrest warrants out for 2 more monks
News, Post Reporters, Published on 03/08/2018
» The Crime Suppression Division (CSD) will issue arrest warrants for two more monks suspected of being embroiled in the temple fund embezzlement scandal.
Amlo freezes B134m held by ex-monks
News, King-oua Laohong, Published on 30/06/2018
» The Anti-Money Laundering Office (Amlo) has frozen about 134 million baht held in 10 bank accounts by four former senior monks embroiled in a temple fund embezzlement scandal.
Ex-senior monks' B135m, Dhammakaya's building frozen
King-oua Laohong, Published on 29/06/2018
» The Anti-Money Laundering Office has frozen about 135 million baht seized from defrocked senior monks suspected of temple fund embezzlement and a 1.46-billion-baht building at Wat Phra Dhammakaya.
Blitz on monk graft hits right note
News, Anucha Charoenpo, Published on 03/06/2018
» The arrest late last month of five former senior monks in Bangkok who were charged with temple fund embezzlement and money laundering has triggered strong public perceptions that the problem of corruption remains widespread in Thailand. To deal with it, all stakeholders need to work on addressing the issue.
King revokes seven monks' ranks over funds scandal
Published on 30/05/2018
» His Majesty the King has revoked the monastic ranks of seven senior monks, five of them in police custody and two at large, for money laundering and alleged embezzlement of temple funds.
Court rejects bail for 5 former senior monks
Online Reporters, Published on 28/05/2018
» The Appeal Court on Monday refused to grant bail to five former senior monks due to the severity of the charges and evidence-tampering concern.