Wirapol Sukphol

Wirapol Sukphol

monk Thailand

Wirapol Sukphol, also known as Luang Pu Neng, is a former monk who gained notoriety for his involvement in a high-profile embezzlement and money laundering case in Thailand. He was the abbot of a temple in Sisaket province and was found guilty of misappropriating donations from the public, allegedly using the funds for personal luxury, including extravagant purchases and a private jet. His case highlighted issues of corruption within the Thai Buddhist monastic system and led to calls for greater oversight and accountability.

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Ghana Ghana: Wirapol Sukphol, a monk known for his lavish lifestyle, made headlines in 2017 when he was charged with sex offences, fraud, and money laundering. 2

Daily Graphic – state-owned Ghanaian newspaper, est. 1950: Thai woman arrested for blackmailing monks with thousands of videos after sex

United Kingdom United Kingdom: Wirapol Sukphol made headlines in 2017 when he was charged with sex offences, fraud, and money laundering. 2

BBC: Thai woman arrested for blackmailing monks after sex with thousands of videos

Thailand Thailand: Wirapol Sukphol, known as 'หลวงปู่เณรคำ', was convicted for fraud and other crimes after misappropriating donations. 2

Thai Rath: "สีกา-เงินวัด" ย้อนฉาวผ้าเหลืองร้อน 3 คดี หักสัมพันธ์ลึก

Thailand Thailand: Wirapol Sukphol, known as Luang Pu Nern Kham, established a temple and was later found to have embezzled donations for personal luxury. 1

Thai Rath: “วัดไทย” อู้ฟู่ เสี่ยงเป็นแหล่งยักยอก-ฟอกเงิน