Wirapol Sukphol
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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Wirapol Sukphol, a monk known for his lavish lifestyle, made headlines in 2017 when he was charged with sex offences, fraud, and money laundering.
Thai woman arrested for blackmailing monks with thousands of videos after sex
Ghana· 2025-07-18
Wirapol Sukphol was accused of sexual offenses and money laundering in 2017.
La mujer detenida en Tailandia por chantajear a monjes budistas con miles de videos sexuales
Panama· 2025-07-17
Wirapol Sukphol made headlines in 2017 when he was charged with sex offences, fraud, and money laundering.
Thai woman arrested for blackmailing monks after sex with thousands of videos
United Kingdom· 2025-07-16Wirapol Sukphol, known as 'หลวงปู่เณรคำ', was convicted for fraud and other crimes after misappropriating donations.
"สีกา-เงินวัด" ย้อนฉาวผ้าเหลืองร้อน 3 คดี หักสัมพันธ์ลึก
Thailand· 2025-06-30
Wirapol Sukphol, known as Luang Pu Nern Kham, established a temple and was later found to have embezzled donations for personal luxury.
“วัดไทย” อู้ฟู่ เสี่ยงเป็นแหล่งยักยอก-ฟอกเงินThailand· 2025-05-16
