webfact Posted July 2, 2013 Share Posted July 2, 2013 SANGHAMonk had 10 bank accounts with daily transactions of Bt2mThe NationBANGKOK: -- The Anti-Money Laundering Office (AMLO) has found 10 bank accounts under the name of Luang Pu Nenkham, who calls himself the abbot of Si Sa Ket's "Wat Pa Khanti Dhamma" monastery, as well as records of transactions totalling up to Bt20 million per day.Suwanee Sawaengpol, AMLO deputy chief, yesterday pointed out that these bank accounts were being monitored for fraud and hence, any further transactions could result in the monk facing money-laundering charges.Suwanee said investigation showed that more than Bt2 million moved from each of the accounts every day and, under law, the bank was required to notify AMLO of these transactions.The agency is confident that it has enough evidence against the monk and his network of disciples and that they can be prosecuted under charges of violating the law and public fraud, she said.AMLO officials will visit the monastery next week to gather witnesses and the agency will also seek approval for full asset investigation against the monk and his network from the Transaction Committee on July 17, she added.Meanwhile Ubon Ratchathani's Wat Tai Phrachaoyai Ong Teu abbot Phra Rajathamkosol said the temple where Luang Pu Nenkham or Phra Weerapol Sukpol was ordained had set up a panel to look into the monk's activities and if he is found guilty of abusing his vows, he will be expelled.In related news, the Si Sa Ket Buddhism Office reported that a fact-finding panel was set up to look into all allegations, including the monk's penchant for luxurious products and women, donations, building a Buddha image replica without permission as well as illegally building a monastery and its branches.The committee had initially agreed to set up a disciplinary probe in which the monk, who still living abroad, would be required to testify in person.-- The Nation 2013-07-03 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post NongKhaiKid Posted July 2, 2013 Popular Post Share Posted July 2, 2013 It's a sad day when a monk who has taken all sorts of vows can't accept generous gifts from devotees who are assured of a better life in the hereafter. 20 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post chooka Posted July 2, 2013 Popular Post Share Posted July 2, 2013 20 million per day geez where can I sign up? There is good money in begging alms. 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post up-country_sinclair Posted July 2, 2013 Popular Post Share Posted July 2, 2013 He seems to have spent a fair amount of that 20 million on lipstick. 29 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post chooka Posted July 2, 2013 Popular Post Share Posted July 2, 2013 It's a sad day when a monk who has taken all sorts of vows can't accept generous gifts from devotees who are assured of a better life in the hereafter. Must be expensive in the hereafter are they only accepting quality immigrants? 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NongKhaiKid Posted July 3, 2013 Share Posted July 3, 2013 It's a sad day when a monk who has taken all sorts of vows can't accept generous gifts from devotees who are assured of a better life in the hereafter. Must be expensive in the hereafter are they only accepting quality immigrants? I know where I'll end up so I'm getting mearured for my heat resistant suit 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Thai at Heart Posted July 3, 2013 Popular Post Share Posted July 3, 2013 This is funny. They want to get off the international banks money laundering list, and the first people they catch are a couple odd car importers and a monk. 15 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post moe666 Posted July 3, 2013 Popular Post Share Posted July 3, 2013 Nothing like money and religion. 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaltsc Posted July 3, 2013 Share Posted July 3, 2013 His idea of Nirvana is playing golf with Donald Trump and then returning to his 50 meter yacht for champagne and caviar. The only worldly thing he has truly renounced is poverty. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post bigbamboo Posted July 3, 2013 Popular Post Share Posted July 3, 2013 Was it the Abbey National? 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post chrisinth Posted July 3, 2013 Popular Post Share Posted July 3, 2013 He seems to have spent a fair amount of that 20 million on lipstick. Still, considering the money transfers, no wonder he is smiling, enhancing said lipstick................ 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OzMick Posted July 3, 2013 Share Posted July 3, 2013 "Money does not buy happiness. I now have B300 million, and I'm no happier than when I had B200 million." (apologies to Arnie) 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noitom Posted July 3, 2013 Share Posted July 3, 2013 The headline says 2M per day and the sub head says 20M. Nice editing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eezergood Posted July 3, 2013 Share Posted July 3, 2013 Amazing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noitom Posted July 3, 2013 Share Posted July 3, 2013 This is funny. They want to get off the international banks money laundering list, and the first people they catch are a couple odd car importers and a monk. Yes! And of course, no bankers will be charged, even investigated. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post IBoldnewguy Posted July 3, 2013 Popular Post Share Posted July 3, 2013 (edited) It's a sad day when a monk who has taken all sorts of vows can't accept generous gifts from devotees who are assured of a better life in the hereafter. Monk takes gifts devotees now poor Monk lives better life hereafter. Who is the fool? Not the Monk. Edited July 3, 2013 by IBoldnewguy 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Thai at Heart Posted July 3, 2013 Popular Post Share Posted July 3, 2013 This is funny. They want to get off the international banks money laundering list, and the first people they catch are a couple odd car importers and a monk. Yes! And of course, no bankers will be charged, even investigated. And as yet, no proof, he has done anything illegal except accepting peoples money. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post OzMick Posted July 3, 2013 Popular Post Share Posted July 3, 2013 The headline says 2M per day and the sub head says 20M. Nice editing. B2 million per day per account = B20 million. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Swiss1960 Posted July 3, 2013 Popular Post Share Posted July 3, 2013 AMLO officials will visit the monastery next week to gather witnesses and the agency will also seek approval for full asset investigation against the monk and his network from the Transaction Committee on July 17, she added Interesting... giving a fair warning time for covering up his tracks and moving the assets some place else before the "full asset investigation" will start... 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Payboy Posted July 3, 2013 Share Posted July 3, 2013 Are those ivory tusks in the background? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Tatsujin Posted July 3, 2013 Popular Post Share Posted July 3, 2013 Speechless . . . and they worry about the foreigners giving Thailand a bad name . . . what a joke. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IBoldnewguy Posted July 3, 2013 Share Posted July 3, 2013 "Money does not buy happiness. I now have B300 million, and I'm no happier than when I had B200 million." (apologies to Arnie) I understand your pain and would be glad to take it off your conscience. Signed: The Monk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clockman Posted July 3, 2013 Share Posted July 3, 2013 Thailand, just smoke and mirrors! greed and corruption! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Dararasmi Posted July 3, 2013 Popular Post Share Posted July 3, 2013 Wat Alat Amunnee 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post chooka Posted July 3, 2013 Popular Post Share Posted July 3, 2013 "if he is found guilty of abusing his vows, he will be expelled". Then the poor bugger will have to live out his life in his mansion on the French Riviera. life looks grim for him. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rijb Posted July 3, 2013 Share Posted July 3, 2013 Let this be a warning to other monks who are doing the same - hire a good business manager. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asdecas Posted July 3, 2013 Share Posted July 3, 2013 More monk-ey business. No wonder he has that smile on his face - and it's not even beatific, purely mercenary. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farangdam Posted July 3, 2013 Share Posted July 3, 2013 dont think he is the only one... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrtoad Posted July 3, 2013 Share Posted July 3, 2013 Will he be using SKYPE to communicate with his disciples from a far off land, like other corrupt criminals? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sirfin Posted July 3, 2013 Share Posted July 3, 2013 The headline says 2M per day and the sub head says 20M. Nice editing. The headline says 2M per day and the sub head says 20M. Nice editing. B2 million per day per account = B20 million. That's 2Mil a day from each of 10 banks... MMM? That's 20 mil dude..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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