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China's Shaolin Temple's 'CEO monk' under criminal investigation
- Sunday's WeChat statement from Shaolin Temple said that Abbot Shi Yongxin is suspected of embezzling project funds and temple assets.
- According to a WeChat notice, Shi Yongxin has been investigated for violating Buddhist precepts by maintaining relationships with multiple women and fathering a child.
- Caixin Global reported, provincial investigations exonerated Shi Yongxin of all charges in 2016, and earlier allegations in 2015 were deemed 'vicious libel' by the temple.
- A scandal-related hashtag was viewed 560 million times on Weibo as of Monday morning, making news of Shi Yongxin's investigation the top trending topic that day.
- Commentator Hu Xijin wrote on Weibo that this is the most sensational Buddhist temple corruption case in recent years, warning there is no 'safe haven' for corrupt practices, while Shaolin Temple said multiple departments are jointly investigating Shi with findings due in due course.
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Malay Mail
AlKhaleej TodayShaolin shake-up: ‘CEO monk’ faces heat over money, mistresses, and misdeeds
BEIJING, July 29 — Chinese authorities are investigating the head of the temple where kung fu was born over alleged embezzlement and other misconduct, the monastery said.Abbot Shi Yongxin, known as the “CEO monk” for establishing dozens of companies abroad, is suspected of “embezzling project funds and temple assets”, the Shaolin Temple said in a statement on WeChat Sunday.It said Shi had “seriously violated Buddhist precepts”, including by alle…
China has revoked on Monday the religious status of the abbot of the famous Shaolin temple, Shi Yongxin, who is being investigated for alleged financial crimes, as well as for maintaining “inappropriate relations” with women with whom he would have had children. The announcement has been made this Monday by the Chinese Buddhist Association, the official governmental oversight body of Buddhism in the People’s Republic of China. Continue reading
Sky News UK
WTX NewsChina's Shaolin Temple's 'CEO monk' under criminal investigation
The Buddhist monastery's head monk Shi Yongxin is accused of embezzlement, "improper relationships" with women, and fathering at least one "illegitimate" child. His ordination certificate has been revoked while he is investigated by several agencies.
The abbot of China’s famous 1,500-year-old Shaolin Temple is being criminally investigated for alleged embezzlement, “inappropriate relations” with women and illegitimate procreation, as reported by religious authorities. Shi Yongxin, 59, former member of the Chinese Parliament, is “suspected of criminal offences, embezzlement of project funds and temple assets”, as reported by the Temple in a statement, adding that Shi is being jointly investig…
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