Thailand arrests former abbot Phra Alongkot over temple donation fraud


BANGKOK: Police officers from the Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) have arrested Phra Ratchawisutthiprachanat, or Phra Alongkot, the former abbot of Wat Phra Bat Nam Phu in Khao Sam Yot sub-district, Lopburi province, and Seksan Supseubsakul, known as “Mor Bee”, a faith influencer.

The arrests, carried out early on Tuesday (Aug 26) morning, were made under warrants issued by the Criminal Court for Corruption and Misconduct, on charges of embezzling temple donations, dereliction of duty under Sections 147 and 157 of Criminal Code, and money laundering.

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