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Former Ayutthaya abbot arrested with over 100 million baht in gold and cash hidden in his temple cell, facing embezzlement and money laundering charges.

10 Sept Khaosod

Former Ayutthaya abbot Atichoat Dhamvaro, 66, was arrested on September 10 after officers from the Anti-Corruption Division obtained a warrant to search his cell at Phutthaithaisuwan Temple. The search uncovered gold bars and cash totaling more than 100 million baht, still being tallied at the time of reporting. He faces charges of embezzlement, dereliction of duty, and money laundering. Authorities plan to question him at the Anti-Corruption Division around midnight, then refer him to the Ayutthaya Anti-Corruption and Misconduct Court for detention on September 11. Prosecutors are seeking to oppose his release on bail, citing flight risk and potential witness tampering given the substantial value of assets involved.

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