Feb 24, 2024
Assistant abbot and accomplice arrested for embezzling over 200 million baht from temple coffers
Phrakru Sutheesutawatwiwat and Panjit Phanphrom were arrested for embezzling over 200 million baht from the temple coffers. They stand accused of altering cheques and facilitating cash withdrawals. Two senior monks were also defrocked for inappropriate behavior.