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Buddhist monk arrested in Thailand on suspicion of embezzling $2.8m

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What happened

Phra Wachirayan Wi arrested alongside woman he was filmed having sex with in latest scandal to hit country’s clergy Police in Thailand have arrested a senior Buddhist monk on suspicion of embezzling $2.

Key facts

  • Phra Wachirayan Wi arrested alongside woman he was filmed having sex with in latest scandal to hit country’s clergy Police in Thailand have arrested a senior Buddhist monk on suspicion of embezzling $2.
  • Reported by The Guardian and published Fri, 11 Sep 2026 15:01:36 UTC.

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  1. Buddhist monk arrested in suspected $3m embezzlement scandal

  2. Buddhist monk arrested in Thailand on suspicion of embezzling $2.8m

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