Money, sex and a Buddhist monk: Head of China’s famed Shaolin Temple under investigation
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By Nectar Gan, CNN Hong Kong (CNN) — China’s famed Shaolin Temple announced on Sunday that its abbot is under investigation for suspected embezzlement and “improper relationships” with women, reviving decade-old allegations against the controversial, high-profile monk.
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The head of China’s famous Shaolin Temple has been defrocked as he is investigated by authorities for alleged financial offenses and sexual misconduct.
By Nectar Gan, CNN Hong Kong (CNN) — China’s famed Shaolin Temple announced on Sunday that its abbot is under investigation for suspected embezzlement and “improper relationships” with women, reviving decade-old allegations against the controversial, high-profile monk.
The Shaolin Temple has multiple claims to fame: Buddhist monastery, martial arts training ground, and major pop culture reference. Now, it’s getting a new kind of attention: Its leader has just come under investigation for alleged embezzlement.
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