Thai Monk Arrested for Alleged Embezzlement Linked to AIDS Hospice
Justin Whitaker
28 August 2025
The arrest comes amid broader scandals involving misconduct among Thai monks, prompting calls for stricter oversight
China’s Shaolin Temple Abbot Removed from Office Amid Embezzlement and Misconduct Allegations
Justin Whitaker
29 July 2025
The once-celebrated leader of Shaolin Temple has been detained by police and disrobed by Buddhist authorities in Henan province
Buddhist Monks in Thailand Accused of Embezzling Temple Funds
Justin Whitaker
16 May 2023
According to reports, the monks had begun to attract wealthy donors who may have donated great sums thinking it would go to the temple