Court precedent says abbot can face triple penalties for embezzlement

Court precedent says abbot can face triple penalties for embezzlement

BANGKOK — A Supreme Court ruling has reaffirmed that abbots appointed to ecclesiastical administrative positions are considered “officials” under Thai law and can face penalties up to three times the normal punishment if they abuse their positions to commit money laundering-related offences. The ruling has resurfaced following the arrest of Phra Vajirayan (Atichot Dhammawaro), also […]

Court precedent says abbot can face triple penalties for embezzlement

BANGKOK — A Supreme Court ruling has reaffirmed that abbots appointed to ecclesiastical administrative positions are considered “officials” under Thai law and can face penalties up to three times the normal punishment if they abuse their positions to commit money laundering-related offences. The ruling has resurfaced following the arrest of Phra Vajirayan (Atichot Dhammawaro), also […]