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Former chief of National Office of Buddhism held in US
Published on 13/04/2025
» A former chief of the National Office of Buddhism (NOB) accused of embezzling temple funds has been arrested in Texas, according to a source.
Ex-Buddhist chief 'abused temple grant'
News, Post Reporters, Published on 08/08/2018
» There are grounds to an allegation that Phanom Sornsilp, the former director of the National Office of Buddhism (NOB), and five other people were involved in embezzling temple funds, the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) concluded on Tuesday.
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.
Building contractor arrested for temple funds skimming
Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 03/08/2018
» Crime Suppression Division (CSD) police have arrested a construction firm owner in Nakhon Si Thammarat with alleged links to the temple funds embezzlement scandal.
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.
Cops arrest ex-Buddhism office chief
News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 02/08/2018
» Former National Office of Buddhism (NOB) director Phanom Sornsilp was among nine people arrested on Wednesday during raids that targeted those allegedly involved in the temple fund embezzlement scandal.
Senior Buddhism executives arrested for alleged fraud
Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 01/08/2018
» Police arrested six present and former senior officials of the National Office of Buddhism (NOB) at their homes in several provinces on Wednesday for alleged involvement in the embezzlement of temple funds.
Ex-Buddhist chief among 9 charged with graft
News, King-oua Laohong, Published on 09/01/2018
» The National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) has brought charges against former National Office of Buddhism (NOB) chief Phanom Sornsilp and eight other ex-officials for graft in connection with a temple fund embezzlement scandal.
NACC names suspects in temple scam inquiry
News, King-oua Laohong, Published on 20/12/2017
» Three state officials and a civilian were found to have participated in the temple fund embezzlement scandal, the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) revealed yesterday.
NACC finds that NOB heads embezzled temple funds
Gregory Morrissey, Published on 19/12/2017
» The National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) has found that two former heads of the National Office of Buddhism (NOB), its deputy chief and an alleged accomplice embezzled most of two budget funds allocated to Wat Phanan Choeng Worawihan in Ayutthaya.