泰国警方逮捕了66岁的前方丈普拉·瓦奇拉扬·威及其47岁的女性共谋人，二人涉嫌在两年内至少20次挪用寺庙捐款共1亿泰铢（相当于300万美元）1。这笔款项本应用于位于古都阿瑜陀耶的14世纪普陀泰沙万寺的翻新和购买宗教物品1。警方发言人帕坦那萨克·布帕苏万表示，此案在7月中旬被匿名举报1。
警方在搜查中缴获了超过1亿泰铢的现金和金条1，另外还从女共谋人住处查获了价值604.4万泰铢的黄金首饰和金条1。该僧侣已因违反禁欲誓言被俗世化1。这一案件反映出泰国佛教机构长期存在的问题，包括僧侣违反禁欲誓言、贩毒和财务犯罪1。
Thai police have arrested a former abbot and his female accomplice on suspicion of misappropriating temple donations totaling 100 million baht, equivalent to approximately $3 million.1 The 66-year-old monk, Phra Wachirayan Wai, is accused of diverting funds meant for temple renovations and religious items on more than 20 occasions over a two-year period.1 The 47-year-old female co-conspirator was also taken into custody as part of the investigation.1
During a search of their residences, police recovered more than 100 million baht in cash and gold bars from the monk's dwelling.1 An additional 6.044 million baht worth of gold jewelry and bullion was seized from the female suspect's residence.1 The allegations came to light following an anonymous tip received in mid-July.1 Police spokesperson Pattanasak Bupphasuwan confirmed the arrests in connection with the scheme.1
The case centers on the 14th-century Wat Phutthaisawan temple located in Ayutthaya, Thailand's ancient capital.1 The scandal reflects broader concerns within Thai Buddhist institutions, where monks have been previously implicated in violations of celibacy vows, drug trafficking, and financial crimes.1 Following the embezzlement allegations, the monk was defrocked for violating his monastic precepts.1
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