Head of China's Shaolin Temple removed over embezzlement claims


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, (July 28) after allegations of embezzlement saw him placed under investigation.

The Shaolin Temple said on Sunday that Abbot Shi Yongxin, known as the "CEO monk" for establishing dozens of companies abroad, was suspected of "embezzling project funds and temple assets".

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