Thai police have arrested a Buddhist monk over allegations he embezzled more than $9 million from the prominent temple he ran which was funded by donations from devotees. Investigators from the ...

Located in a quiet glen near Elgin in the Moray region of Scotland, Pluscarden Abbey stands as a significant historical and religious site. Founded in the 13th century, it holds a unique ...

BANGKOK, Thailand — Thai police have arrested a Buddhist monk over allegations he embezzled more than $9 million from the prominent temple he ran which was funded by donations from devotees.

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The monk is accused of blowing more than 300 million baht of temple funds on online baccarat—and now the money trail has led straight to the resort city’s underbelly. At around 4.30pm yesterday, May ...