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Prosecutors oppose bail for scandal-hit ex-NOB chief
News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 30/09/2025
» A court has backed prosecutors and denied bail for Nopparat Benjawatananun, the former National Office of Buddhism (NOB) chief who fled to the United States after he was accused of embezzling subsidies for the restoration of temples across the country, the Office of the Attorney-General announced on Monday.
Fugitive ex-official to face trial at home
News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 29/09/2025
» The Office of the Attorney General (OAG), in cooperation with the Foreign Affairs Division of the Royal Thai Police and the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC), has secured the extradition of Nopparat Benjawatananun, a former chief of the National Office of Buddhism (NOB), from the United States.
Ex-MP arrested in Laos over party embezzlement
Published on 24/08/2025
» Former Thai Rak Tham Party MP and leader Peerawit Ruangluedolphak has been arrested on charges of embezzling 17.6 million baht in party funds.
Nakhon Sawan ex-abbot in court over temple fund embezzlement
Published on 15/08/2025
» The disgraced former abbot of Wat Nakhon Sawan and a wealthy businesswoman close to him were taken to court on Thursday for detention in connection with the alleged embezzlement of 4.1 million baht from temple funds.
Girlfriend of former abbot arrested in temple fund scandal
News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 14/08/2025
» Police have arrested a 57-year-old woman, who was a romantic partner of the former abbot of Wat Nakhon Sawan, for alleged involvement in the embezzlement of temple funds.
Three people arrested over ties to 'Sika Golf' scandal
News, Post Reporters, Published on 08/08/2025
» Three more people have been arrested for embezzling temple funds as authorities expanded their investigation into the infamous "Sika Golf" sex scandal, which has rocked the nation's monastic order.
Ex-abbot suspected of embezzling 28 million baht disappears overnight
Online Reporters, Published on 01/08/2025
» The ex-abbot of a well-known temple in Pathum Thani province has disappeared from the grounds, believed to have fled in the night after facing allegations of embezzling close to 30 million baht of the temple’s funds.
Head of China's Shaolin Temple removed over embezzlement claims
AFP, Published on 28/07/2025
» BEIJING - The head of the Chinese temple known as the birthplace of kung fu will be disrobed for "extremely" bad behaviour, Beijing's top Buddhist authority said Monday, after allegations of embezzlement saw him placed under investigation.
Minister’s death spooks Russian elite
AFP, Published on 11/07/2025
» SAINT PETERSBURG, Russia - The reported suicide of Russia’s transport minister hours after he was dismissed by President Vladimir Putin, sparking speculation he would be arrested on corruption charges, has shaken the country’s elite.
Vietnam tycoon to avoid death penalty after law change
Bloomberg News, Published on 25/06/2025
» HANOI — Vietnam has abolished the death penalty for eight crimes including bribery and embezzlement, paving the way for tycoon Truong My Lan to be spared execution, according to a senior parliament official.