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China authorities approve arrest of ex-abbot of Shaolin Temple
Shi Yongxin faces charges including embezzlement, bribery, and misappropriation of temple funds after a four-month investigation and disrobement by Chinese Buddhist authorities.
- On Nov 16, the Xinxiang Procuratorate approved the arrest of Shi Yongxin, former abbot of the Shaolin Temple, on suspicion of embezzlement, misappropriation of funds and accepting bribes.
- About four months before the arrest approval, Shi Yongxin was placed under criminal investigation and removed and disrobed in July, with the Buddhist Association of China revoking his credentials.
- Complaints from former monks alleged Shi Yongxin maintained a fleet of luxury cars, had improper relations with multiple women, and fathered at least one child.
- Under direction of the Henan provincial public security department, Xinxiang investigators requested the local procuratorial body approve his arrest, while the Buddhist Association of China said his actions seriously undermined the reputation of the Buddhist community and monks' image.
- Shi Yongxin, former abbot , led the Shaolin Temple, Dengfeng, Henan for more than 25 years, expanding overseas Shaolin cultural projects and earning the 'CEO monk' nickname.
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Chinese authorities have arrested the former abbot of the Shaolin Temple on charges of embezzlement and bribery, just months after he was ousted over financial allegations.
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Authorities in China accuse the former abbot of the world-famous Shaolin monastery of infidelity and bribery. The accusations against the "manager in monk's robe" have been circulating for years, now he is in prison.
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