Monk held over stolen funds

Unholy act: Alongkot (centre) talking to police at Central Investigation Bureau in Bangkok. — AP

A Buddhist monk famed for establishing a hospice in Thailand for people with HIV/AIDS was arrested over allegations of misusing donations for the project.

Luang Phor Alongkot, also known as Phra Ratcha Wisut­thiprachanat, was arrested on suspicion of embezzlement, dereliction of duty and money laundering on Tuesday.